ABSTRACT Objective This study evaluated the efficacy of different manual toothbrush designs in removing extrinsic stains around orthodontic brackets using surface‐specific and time‐dependent assessments. Methods Fifty extracted premolars bonded with brackets and archwires were stained and randomly allocated to five toothbrush groups: conventional (CTB),
Shea Lee Lim +3 more
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Effect of Antibiotic, Multivitamin and Iron Preparations on Color Stability of Pediatric Restorative Materials: An In Vitro Study. [PDF]
Kayğusuz M +3 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Dental plaque biofilm is a common instigator of peri‐implant disease, but this may be managed with proper patient education and oral hygiene instruction. Oral health professionals should be practising evidence‐based dentistry when providing care for patients with dental implants, and be confident doing so.
C. Rohekar, H. Olson, D. M. Beckett
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Technical note: clinical observations of a modified BOPT protocol with advanced surface refinement. [PDF]
Kassab R, Hasan A.
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ABSTRACT Aim Apical periodontitis (AP) diagnosis primarily relies on periapical radiographs (PRs) and the Periapical Index (PAI) scoring system. However, existing automated approaches often simplify PAI into binary categories or ignore essential clinical metadata, limiting diagnostic performance and applicability.
Jiyun Lee +3 more
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Stain susceptibility of a giomer and a particulate-filled injectable composite with one-step and multi-step polishing techniques, and color recovery after brushing and repolishing. [PDF]
Ibrahim ES, Salem RM, Nour KA.
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Effects of Abrasive Flow Finishing on the Surface Quality, Frictional Resistance, and Biological Performance of Brackets. [PDF]
Yang F +6 more
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Effect of Tell-Show-Do Versus Audiovisual Distraction on Pediatric Dental Anxiety and Cooperation: A Prospective Non-randomized Study in Greece. [PDF]
Angelopoulou T +2 more
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Effect on Bracket Bonding of Polishing with Fluoride-Containing Prophy Paste Before Enamel Pretreatment with Orthophosphoric Acid: A Randomized Clinical Trial. [PDF]
Hata K +6 more
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Effect of modeling liquids on surface roughness, gloss, and color stability of a nanohybrid resin composite: an in vitro study. [PDF]
Bakir M, Sağmak S.
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