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Induced Ankylosis of a Primary Molar for Skeletal Anchorage in the Mandible as Alternative to Mini-Implants [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background Mesial protraction of mandibular posterior teeth requires increased anchorage to avoid undesired tooth movements. Orthodontic mini-implants have become a popular and successful way to increase skeletal anchorage in such cases.
Angelopoulou, Matina V.   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Impact of Clear Aligners versus Fixed Appliances on Periodontal Status of Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews

open access: yesHealthcare, 2023
The present umbrella review of four systematic reviews with meta-analysis aimed to assess whether clear aligners are associated with better periodontal conditions compared with fixed appliances in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
F. Di Spirito   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Resident Satisfaction With Orthodontic Training: Evaluating Experiences and Program

open access: yesJournal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanical plaque removal in step‐1 of care

open access: yesPeriodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Maintaining a regular oral hygiene routine is essential for taking care of our mouths, ensuring healthy teeth, and achieving fresh breath. Patient education on oral hygiene is an important component of their overall treatment. Firstly, patients should be informed about the direct connection between bacteria in dental plaque and oral diseases ...
G. A. (Fridus) Van der Weijden   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Orthognathic surgery and aligners. A comparative assessment of periodontal health and quality of life in postsurgical orthodontic treatment with aligners versus traditional fixed appliances: a randomized controlled trial

open access: yesMedicina Oral, 2023
Background Removable clear aligners have become very popular in the last few decades, but they are still little used in the field of orthognathic surgery (OS).
P. de Leyva   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Peri‐implant hypoxia as a potential barrier against ferroptotic mechanisms during peri‐implant diseases: A cross‐sectional study

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hypoxia modulates inflammation and oxidative stress through hypoxia‐inducible factor‐1α (HIF‐1α). Ferroptosis, an iron‐dependent cell death process, is regulated by glutathione peroxidase‐4 (GPX4) and involves lipid peroxidation markers like malondialdehyde (MDA).
Büşra Yılmaz   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of motivational interviewing on oral and dental health of adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances

open access: yesJournal of Craniomaxillofacial Research, 2022
Introduction: Orthodontic appliances increase the risk of dental caries and gum disease. Since it is rather difficult to maintain oral hygiene in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances due to the presence of brackets, bands, and arch wires, they ...
Shima Ziari   +2 more
doaj  

In Vivo Alteration of Phase II Transformation Enzyme (GST) Levels by Stainless Steel Orthodontic Appliances

open access: yesMedicine Science, 2014
Orthodontic appliances includes bands, brackets and wires which are made up of stainless steel with the composition of roughly 8-12% nickel and 17-22% chromium and other trace metals.
Dilip Daniel Quadras,Krishna Nayak U S,Suchetha Kumari N,Vijay R   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of active reminders and motivational techniques on oral hygiene and gingival health in orthodontic patients: a randomized clinical trial [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Purpose: To compare repeated oral hygiene instructions and motivation to text message reminders in improving oral hygiene compliance Methods: For this prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial, 60 patients were assigned to one of four groups ...
Shim, Jennifer
core   +1 more source

Fluoridated elastomers: effect on disclosed plaque [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of fluoridated elastomers on the quantity of disclosed dental plaque surrounding an orthodontic bracket in vivo.
Benson, P.E., Campbell, I.F., Shah, A.A.
core   +1 more source

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