Quantitative evaluation of spatial heterogeneity in dentin attrition using combined spectroscopic and elemental profiling. [PDF]
Charan S +5 more
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ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess the antigingivitis and antiplaque efficacy of a 2% chlorhexidine (CHX)‐impregnated dental floss in adults with gingivitis. Methods This randomised clinical study included 42 patients diagnosed with gingivitis. They were randomly allocated into three groups: no interdental cleaning (NIC) group, which did not
Manuela Ferrari da Silva +7 more
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Assessment of golden proportion and gingival aesthetic line classification in maxillary anterior teeth: A cross-sectional digital photographic analysis. [PDF]
AlMathami SA +3 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives This single‐visit randomised controlled clinical trial (RCT) aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of a three‐dimensional (3D) intraoral scanner as an adjunctive oral hygiene education tool compared to standard personalised oral hygiene instruction (OHI) in healthy adults.
Hui Jia Sophia Choo +5 more
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Referral patterns to a Middle Eastern oral medicine service: a retrospective analysis. [PDF]
Alsoghier A +3 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a toothbrush containing solar cells and a titanium dioxide electrode (TiO2 toothbrush) compared with a normal toothbrush for removing plaque during caregiver‐performed oral hygiene care for elderly residents in nursing homes who require care. Methods A randomised, double‐blind,
Jumpei Murakami, Mai Niida
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The Effect of Mechanical Instrumentation on Dental Hard Tissue In Vitro: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this review was to analyse the effects of hand instruments, ultrasonic scalers and air polishing devices on dental hard tissues, focusing on material loss and surface roughness. Methods Electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library were screened for relevant studies.
Katerina Mezquita Prieto Dvorska +2 more
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Three-dimensional CBCT evaluation of nasal and pharyngeal airway changes after rapid maxillary expansion: A study among growing children. [PDF]
Zain HI +5 more
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ABSTRACT Objective This two‐centre, double‐blind, randomized, parallel‐group study compared the efficacy and safety of a novel powered full‐mouth cleaning device system (FMCD) with habitual toothbrushing (CG) in patients with generalized gingivitis over 6 weeks.
Tim Steuber +7 more
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Performance of Bioactive, Fluoride-Releasing, and Conventional Pit and Fissure Sealants: Effect of Enamel Conditioning via phosphoric acid and Er, Cr: YSGG laser in Primary Teeth. [PDF]
Al-Mutairi M.
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