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Retrieval analysis of lingual fixed retainer adhesives

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2016
INTRODUCTION: Our objective was to analyze the surface and bulk properties alterations of clinically aged composites used for fixed retention. METHODS: Twenty-six lingual retainers bonded for different time periods (2.2-17.4 years) were retrieved from postorthodontic patients.
Jonas Gugger, Nikolaos Pandis, Spiros Zinelis, Raphael Patcas, George Eliades, Theodore Eliades   +5 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Magic Clips for Fixed Retention

Orthodontic Journal of Nepal, 2015
Despite major advances in orthodontic tooth movement, orthodontic retention remains a major problem. It has been estimated that only 10% of the population who have received orthodontics are still in acceptable occlusion as judged by orthodontists 20 ...
Amit Prakash, Satish Chamania, Prabhuraj B. Kambalyal   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Periodontal parameters of two types of 3 x 3 orthodontic retainer: a longitudinal study

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
Introduction: bonded fixed retainers are often used to stabilize the results obtained with the orthodontic treatment. It is important that they do not prejudice dental health, as they will be used for a long period.
Larissa A. Ferreira, Diogo M. Sapata, Maria G. A. Provenzano, Roberto M. Hayacibara, Adilson L. Ramos   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparação de parâmetros periodontais após utilização de contenção ortodôntica com fio trançado e contenção modificada Comparison of periodontal parameters after the use of orthodontic multi-stranded wire retainers and modified retainers

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2011
OBJETIVO: o presente estudo teve como objetivo comparar dois tipos de contenções ortodônticas fixas, em relação a parâmetros periodontais estabelecidos.
Marlice Azoia Lukiantchuki, Roberto Massayuki Hayacibara, Adilson Luiz Ramos   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Importance of Early Detection of Wire Syndrome: A Case Series Illustrating the Main Stages of the Clinical Gradient

Clinics and Practice, 2023
(1) Context and Objective: Wire syndrome (WS) refers to dental displacements which can be qualified as aberrant, unexpected, unexplained, or excessive of teeth still contained by an intact orthodontic retainer wire without detachment or fracture, leading
Carole Charavet, Nathan Israël, France Vives, Sophie-Myriam Dridi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Forecasting the Dialysis Burden in Japan: Validation‐Based Projections of Prevalence and Incidence Through 2050

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Japan has one of the highest dialysis prevalence rates worldwide and a shrinking, aging population. Whether dialysis burden has entered a sustained post‐peak phase or whether recent declines partly reflect pandemic‐related disruptions remains uncertain.
Hatice Şahin, Berrak Itır Aylı, Nüket Paksoy   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association Between Individualized Education for Kidney Replacement Therapy Modality Selection and Peritoneal Dialysis Initiation: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an established home‐based kidney replacement therapy (KRT), but its uptake remains low in Japan. We evaluated whether individualized education in a dedicated outpatient clinic was associated with the initiation of PD.
Yasuko Ito, Ryuichi Yoshimura, Takaki Yamauchi, Yuta Funakoshi, Hirotaka Sonoda, Seiji Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Terawaki, Takafumi Ito   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Organoids in pediatric cancer research

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Organoid technology has revolutionized cancer research, yet its application in pediatric oncology remains limited. Recent advances have enabled the development of pediatric tumor organoids, offering new insights into disease biology, treatment response, and interactions with the tumor microenvironment.
Carla Ríos Arceo, Jarno Drost
wiley   +1 more source

PEEK Retainers without CAD-CAM: Simple Solutions for Everyday Challenges

Applied Sciences
Background: The need to perform occasional or continuous MRI exams and the interference with metal orthodontic appliances might be important and take a primary role during retention since the retention period is significantly longer than orthodontic ...
Piero Antonio Zecca, Margherita Caccia, Lea Siani, Alberto Caprioglio, Rosamaria Fastuca   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source