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Orthodontic archwire

Orthodontic archwires play a crucial role in orthodontic treatment, serving as a primary component in fixed appliances by delivering controlled forces for tooth movement.
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Influence of rubbing during etching on surface roughness and interfacial characteristics of intact enamel

European Journal of Oral Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Rubbing phosphoric acid during etching has been shown to improve surface roughness in prepared enamel. This study aimed to compare intact enamel's surface roughness and resin tag lengths after etching with and without rubbing. Extracted sound third molars were used for testing, mesially for conventional and distally for dynamic (rubbing ...
Moana Biedermann, Iosif Sifakakis, Spiros Zinelis, George Eliades, Theodore Eliades, Raphael Patcas   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pulp Stone Formation Following Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Panoramic Radiographic Comparison of Extraction and Non-Extraction Approaches. [PDF]

Clin Exp Dent Res
Gholinezhad K, Ghorbani H, Seyedmajidi S, Sheikhzadeh S, Rahmati Kamel M.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

White spot lesions, plaque accumulation and salivary caries-associated bacteria in clear aligners compared to fixed orthodontic treatment. A systematic review and meta- analysis. [PDF]

BMC Oral Health, 2023
Raghavan S, Abu Alhaija ES, Duggal MS, Narasimhan S, Al-Maweri SA.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Teamworking in Dentistry: The Importance for Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists to Work Effectively Together—A Narrative Review

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To consider teamworking in dentistry, focusing especially on the role of dental hygienists (DHs) and dental therapists (DTs) as part of the dental team. Methods A narrative review of studies that have investigated teamworking in periodontology and dentistry in general together with consideration of examples of relevant regulatory ...
Philip M. Preshaw, Helen Minnery, Ian Dunn, Susan M. Bissett   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Research to Improve Fixed Orthodontic Treatment of Thirty Six Angle Class II Severe Malocclusions with Premolar Extractions Using a Modified Orthodontic Scientific Simulator. [PDF]

Bioengineering (Basel)
Pisc RM, Rauten AM, Popescu MR, Ionescu M, Gîngu O, Petrescu SM, Manolea HO.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

An Evaluation of a New Ultrasonic Water Irrigator in the Management of Gingival Health: A Randomised Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This randomised, single‐blind, controlled study aimed to compare daily adjunctive use of an ultrasonic water irrigation device to dental floss in controlling plaque and gingival inflammation in patients with gingivitis. Methods Participants were randomly allocated to either daily use of an ultrasonic water irrigator or dental ...
Susan M. Bissett, Polina Gulakova, Katrin Unbereit, Robin A. Seymour, Philip M. Preshaw   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of fixed orthodontic treatment with and without premolar extraction on gingival display index in men and women. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Mousavi M, Saeidi P, Kazemi P, Rakhshan V.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Investigation of Misleading Techniques Used in Online Fluoride Misinformation

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Fluoride misinformation can fuel anti‐fluoridation movements, influencing political decisions and dental treatment choices. This study aimed to elucidate the misleading techniques used to produce online fluoride misinformation. Methodology Two independent investigators searched scientific databases for references that supported or ...
Matheus Lotto, Caio Sampaio, Olívia Santana Jorge, Juliano Pelim Pessan, Thiago Cruvinel   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of 980nm Low-Level Laser Therapy on Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Levels in Gingival Crevicular Fluid During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment. [PDF]

J Lasers Med Sci
Agha Aghili H, Zadbin F, Yassaei S, Babaei Zarch E.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source