Dental Splints in Dentoalveolar Trauma: An Overview of Public Healthcare Services in Brazil
ABSTRACT Background/Aim The prognosis of traumatized teeth might be influenced by the type and quality of the dental splint. This prospective observational study was aimed to evaluate the indications and quality of dental splints performed in a comprehensive public oral health service in the city of Uberlândia, Brazil.
Caroline Garcia Orsi +6 more
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Class II Malocclusion Treatment Using Combined Twin Block and Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Case Series. [PDF]
Mukherjee K +5 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives Facial attractiveness significantly influences social and personal outcomes, and therefore, interventions in orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery often aim at enhancing facial appearance. This study investigated the relationship between facial profile attractiveness and overall (frontal and profile) facial attractiveness to ...
Simos Psomiadis +3 more
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Investigation of the inter-rater reliability of three different plaque indices used in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. [PDF]
Erbe C +6 more
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Resident Satisfaction With Orthodontic Training: Evaluating Experiences and Program
ABSTRACT Introduction The satisfaction of orthodontic residents with their training programs is a key indicator of program effectiveness and serves as an important guide for the improvement of educational and clinical training programs. This survey was conducted to evaluate the perceived satisfaction of orthodontic residents with the current training ...
Jason Nguyen +4 more
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The Differential Impact of Clear Aligners and Fixed Orthodontic Appliances on Periodontal Health: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Dipalma G +9 more
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ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effects of different surface finishing protocols and post‐curing environments on the surface roughness (Ra) and Vickers hardness (VHN) of a 3‐dimensionally (3D)‐printed occlusal splint resin.
İzim Türker Kader +3 more
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Adherence to clinical practice guidelines amongst adolescents with buccal fixed orthodontic appliances in northeast Netherlands: a cross-sectional study. [PDF]
van Doornik SP +5 more
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Occlusal Dysesthesia: Identifying Knowledge Gaps to Advance Clinical Care
This scoping review highlights major knowledge gaps in the understanding of occlusal dysesthesia, including limited evidence on sensory, psychological and neurobiological mechanisms. Current theories remain largely unverified, underscoring the need for integrated biopsychosocial research to improve diagnosis and patient care.
Sara A. Esmat, Helen He, Iacopo Cioffi
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Biological Consequences and Assessment Methods Analysis of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances on Oral Epithelial Cells: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Modugno FP +6 more
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