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Dental Whitening Gels: Strengths and Weaknesses of an Increasingly Used Method

open access: yesGels, 2019
Many people nowadays undergo treatments to improve their aesthetics, often neglecting the general state of health. Aesthetics and appearance have become of prime importance, perhaps correlating with of the advent of social networks and digital ...
Luca Fiorillo   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dental Aesthetics: A Study Comparing Patients’ Own Opinions with Those of Dentists

open access: yes, 2017
Objective: A beautiful smile is perceived as important but the components that contribute to the patient’s concept of a beautiful smile have not been fully investigated.
R. Moon, B. Millar
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Validity of the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire for use on Brazilian adolescents

open access: yesDental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2016
Introduction: The Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ) is a multi-item psychometric instrument used to assess patients' perspective of the impact specifically related to Orthodontics.
P. M. Santos   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

One‐Year Analysis of Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Two‐Piece Zirconia Compared to Titanium Implants: A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

open access: yesClinical Oral Implants Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the clinical performance of two‐piece zirconia implants with screw‐retained abutments compared to titanium implants after 1 year of loading. Materials and Methods In this multicenter, prospective, randomized clinical trial, 61 two‐piece zirconia and 61 titanium implants were placed and restored with single crowns ...
Marc Balmer   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of dental aesthetics index in students from "Alberto Fernández Montes de Oca" Junior high School

open access: yesMedisan, 2015
An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study of 199 9th grade students belonging to "Alberto Fernández Montes de Oca" Urban Basic Secondary School in Santiago de Cuba was carried out from September, 2013 to same period in 2014, aimed at ...
Ismilsi Fernández Pérez   +4 more
doaj  

Dental Splints in Dentoalveolar Trauma: An Overview of Public Healthcare Services in Brazil

open access: yesDental Traumatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Aim The prognosis of traumatized teeth might be influenced by the type and quality of the dental splint. This prospective observational study was aimed to evaluate the indications and quality of dental splints performed in a comprehensive public oral health service in the city of Uberlândia, Brazil.
Caroline Garcia Orsi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Intraoral Photography: A Cross-sectional Analysis of Commercially Available versus Newly Designed and Patented Contraster using Self-designed Criteria [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: Intraoral photography is crucial in dentistry for documentation, communication and education. Contrasters play a pivotal role, influencing patient experience and image quality.
Srishti Jaiswal   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Benchmarking matching color in composite restorations [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The purpose of this study was to investigate the color samples (A2, A3 and B1) of three different brands of resin composites using dentine masses. 135 discs were prepared (5 plates for each thickness, color and brand of composite material).
BESHARAT, LAITH KONSTANTINOS   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Comfort and Usability of Digital Versus Conventional Custom‐Fit Mouthguards: A Randomized Clinical Trial

open access: yesDental Traumatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives The use of mouthguards protects teeth and the supporting tissues against impacts. Digital impressions and 3D‐printed models can reduce manufacturing steps and minimize discomfort. This study evaluated the fit, comfort, and usability of custom‐made mouthguards, obtained by conventional and digital workflow, in amateur ...
Maryuri Macías Bautista   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Clinical Photography for Pediatric Dental Trauma Documentation: A Multinational Mixed‐Methods Cross‐Sectional Study

open access: yesDental Traumatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Aim Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) require accurate documentation for diagnosis, treatment planning, and medico‐legal purposes. International guidelines strongly recommend the use of clinical photography, yet its use among pediatric dentists has not been consistently evaluated across countries. This study aimed to assess pediatric
Narmin Helal   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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