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Exploring the impact of orthodontic appliances on the oral microbiome and inflammatory parameters

Progress in Orthodontics
Background The symbiotic relationship between the oral microbiome and the host immune system is a prerequisite of oral health. Disruptions to this system can be associated with the development of diseases like dental caries.
Michael Nemec, Patrick Ringl, Kathrin Spettel, Lisa Schneider, Richard Kriz, Sonia Galazka, Marcus Sedlak, Erwin Jonke, Oleh Andrukhov, Athanasios Makristathis   +9 more
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Invisalign^®—15 years later, has it become a real alternative to fixed appliances? [PDF]

, 2016
Jean-François Chazalon
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ASSESSMENT OF THE TREATMENT QUALITY OF PATIENTS WITH FUNCTIONAL DISORDERS OF THE DENTO-MAGULAR APPARATUS COMBINED WITH THE DENTOALVEOLAR FORM OF DEEP BITE

Клінічна та профілактична медицина
Introduction. Patients with a deep bite and dental restorations are at increased risk of unfixing of fixed appliances and other complications due to occlusal defects.
Аndrii М. Proschenko, Nina S. Proschenko, Mariana L. Shemelko, Luidmyla L. Reshetnyk, Nadiia V. Chervonna, Кseniia О. Sorokina   +5 more
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A systematic review on the effectiveness of titratable over nontitratable mandibular advancement appliances for sleep apnea

The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2017
Background: Mandibular advancement appliances are being tested for use in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, the effectiveness of titration of these appliances does not have conclusive evidence.
Gowri Sivaramakrishnan, Kannan Sridharan
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Effect of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances on Oral Microbial Changes and Dental Caries Risk in Children: A 6-Month Prospective Study

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Introduction: Orthodontic treatment can alter the oral environment, leading to plaque accumulation and changes in microbial colonization. This study aimed to assess microbiological changes in 10 to 16-year-old children undergoing fixed orthodontic ...
Subhash Chandra, Awanindra K. Jha, Saeed N. Asiri, Atri Naik, Swati Sharma, Arvind Nair, Pranav V. Manek   +6 more
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The Effect of Initial Orthodontic Therapy with Clear Aligners and Fixed Appliances on Microbial Profiles and Clinical Parameters

Journal of the California Dental Association
Background Orthodontic appliances hinder proper oral hygiene, leading to plaque retention and biofilm formation which can cause dental diseases. This study investigates the initial impact of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances versus clear ...
Megan Haug, Andrew Hopkins, Emily Duong, Kim-Sa Kelly, Julia Esfandi, Bhumika Shokeen, Tingxi Wu, Renate Lux   +7 more
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Powerscope Efficiency for Class II Malocclusion Correction: Case Reports

Indian Journal of Dental Sciences
In day-to-day clinical practice, orthodontists face great challenges in the management of mild-to-moderate Class II malocclusion. Myofunctional appliances are usually used for Class II malocclusion correction having a mandibular deficiency in the growing
Rajdeep Kaur, Geetika Puri, Indu Bhardwaj, Gurpreet Kaur, Manmohit Singh   +4 more
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Periodontal status of adult patients treated with fixed buccal appliances and removable aligners over one year of active orthodontic therapy [PDF]

, 2012
Marzieh Karkhanechi, Denise Chow, Jennifer Sipkin, David A. Sherman, Robert J. Boylan, Robert G. Norman, Ronald G. Craig, George J. Cisneros   +7 more
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Stability of Class II treatment with the Bionator followed by fixed appliances [PDF]

, 2013
Manoela Fávaro Francisconi, José Fernando Castanha Henriques, Guilherme Janson, Karina Maria Salvatore de Freitas, Patrícia Bittencourt Dutra dos Santos   +4 more
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Microbial Changes in Subgingival Plaque and Polymicrobial Intracellular Flora in Buccal Cells after Fixed Orthodontic Appliance Therapy: A Preliminary Study [PDF]

, 2013
Caterina Montaldo, Matteo Erriu, Francesca Pili, Carla Peluffo, Annalisa Nucaro, Germano Orrù, Gloria Denotti   +6 more
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