Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of maxillary expansion using the Invisalign First system in the mixed dentition. Methods The study was conducted in the orthodontic department of the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine between 2021 and 2024.
Qi Wang +4 more
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Journal of Functional BiomaterialsAlthough rare, oral manifestations of hypersensitivity reactions in orthodontic patients pose a significant clinical challenge due to their heterogeneous presentations, and can cause discomfort and pain, possibly impacting patients’ quality of life and ...
Federica Di Spirito +7 more
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What is the truth behind the smile? [PDF]
, 2017 There are a number of controversies that surround orthodontics and orthodontic treatment and this article aims to discuss the current thinking and evidence base.
Atack, Nicola +3 more
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Effect of adiposity status on salivary Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus
Oral Diseases, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives To investigate the effect of adiposity status, salivary physicochemical parameters, and inflammatory biomarkers on the salivary abundance of the two main cariogenic bacteria Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus among Hong Kong adolescents. Subjects and Methods This study included 180 adolescents aged 12–15 years from Hong
Qianyi Deng, Hai Ming Wong, Simin Peng
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Lobodontia‐Affected Teeth Exhibit Compromised Integrity and Enamel Defects: A Deep Phenotyping Study
Oral Diseases, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Lobodontia, a complex tooth disorder characterized by carnivore‐like dentition, presents unique clinical challenges. This study aimed to characterize the physical, mechanical, and ultrastructural properties of lobodontia teeth to inform precision treatment strategies.
Thanakorn Theerapanon +7 more
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The comparison of different rapid maxillary expansion devices from periodontal tissue health and root resorption perspectives [PDF]
, 2017 INTRODUCTION: Utilization of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is common for the correction of sagittal discrepancies in orthodontic treatment. RME appliances will transmit a compressive force to the periodontal support structures. This resultant force can
Facciolo, Joseph
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The effectiveness of water jet flossing and interdental flossing for oral hygiene in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances: a randomized clinical trial [PDF]
Hani S. AlMoharib +4 more
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The efficacy of manual toothbrushes in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances: a randomized clinical trial. [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2023 Farook FF +6 more
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Effect of material variation on the biomechanical behaviour of orthodontic fixed appliances: a finite element analysis [PDF]
, 2015 Spyridon N. Papageorgiou +4 more
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