Assessment of salivary pro inflammatory cytokines profile level in patients treated with labial and lingual fixed orthodontic appliances. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2021 The secretions of certain cytokines, chemokines and growth factors are triggered by orthodontic appliances, which often affect the remodelling of periodontal tissues.
Hosam Ali Baeshen
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The impact of fixed orthodontic appliances on oral microbiome dynamics in Japanese patients [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2020 Fixed orthodontic appliances are common and effective tools to treat malocclusion. Adverse effects of these appliances, such as dental caries and periodontitis, may be associated with alteration of the microbiome.
Isamu Kado +4 more
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Treatment Effectiveness of Clear Aligners in Correcting Complicated and Severe Malocclusion Cases Compared to Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 This systematic review aimed to critically assess the available evidence regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of clear aligners in the comprehensive treatment of complex cases accompanied by premolars extraction.
Jaber ST, Hajeer MY, Sultan K.
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Effect of fixed orthodontic appliances on gingival status and oral microbiota: a pilot study. [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2022 Background This pilot study aimed to investigate how fixed orthodontic appliances simultaneously applied on the upper and lower arches affect the oral environment in the medium term.
Marincak Vrankova Z +9 more
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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life throughout Treatment with Clear Aligners in Comparison to Conventional Metal Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2023 Background: Orthodontic clear aligners constitute an alternative and increasingly used orthodontic treatment modality, offering enhanced esthetics with potential consequences regarding patients’ oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).
Kaklamanos EG +2 more
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Antioxidants, 2021 The treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances could have an important role in the induction of oxidative stress and associated negative consequences.
Jasmina Primožič +5 more
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Changes in Distribution of Dental Biofilm after Insertion of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances. [PDF]
J Clin Med, 2021 Good oral hygiene is an important factor in oral and general health, especially in orthodontic patients, because fixed appliances might impede effective oral hygiene and thus increase the risks of tooth decay, periodontal disease and general health ...
Kozak U, Lasota A, Chałas R.
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Effectiveness of an online application of the health action process approach (HAPA) theory on oral hygiene intervention in young adults with fixed orthodontic appliances: a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2022 Background This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an online application based on HAPA theory on oral hygiene promotion in young adults with fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods A WeChat mini-program (called “Clean Teeth”)
Wu W +6 more
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Evaluation of the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) in Patients Undergoing Lingual Versus Labial Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. [PDF]
Cureus, 2022 Background Wearing fixed orthodontic appliances may negatively impact oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) during treatment. This study aimed to compare the OHRQoL of patients treated with labial or lingual appliances.
Kara-Boulad JM +4 more
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The Differential Impact of Clear Aligners and Fixed Orthodontic Appliances on Periodontal Health: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Children (Basel)Background/objective: In orthodontic therapy, the periodontal ligament plays a critical role in the bone remodeling process by stimulating osteoblasts in tension zones and promoting bone resorption through osteoclasts in compression zones in response to ...
Dipalma G +9 more
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