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Surface‐Specific and Time‐Dependent Stain Removal Around Orthodontic Brackets: An In Vitro Comparison of Manual Toothbrush Designs

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Confidence and Current Practices of Oral Health Practitioners in New Zealand Who Care for Patients With Dental Implants—A Cross‐Sectional Study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Mamba‐Based Deep Learning Model for Automated Periapical Index Classification Using Periapical Radiographs and Clinical Metadata

open access: yesInternational Endodontic Journal, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

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