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Assessment of Orthodontic Retention Protocols and their Effects on Treatment Stability

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Orthodontic retention protocols are crucial for maintaining treatment stability post-orthodontic treatment. However, the optimal retention strategy remains debated.
Riddhi Chawla, Faisal Mohiuddin Ansari, Manjunath Chekka, M. Akhilesh, Arun V Deepak, Praveen Kumar Varma Datla, Preetham Ravuri   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Orthodontic fixed retainers digitally produced versus conventional: a systematic review

, 2022
This systematic review aimed to compare the clinical effectiveness of orthodontic fixed retainers digitally produced versus conventional regarding their capacity to maintain treatment stability, retainer failures, and maintenance of periodontal health ...
Micaele Maria Lopes Castro, Priscila Nascimento, Yago Gecy de Sousa Né   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Variations of the Plaque Index in Four Timelines during 12 Months in Patients with Two Models of Fixed Retainers after Orthodontic Treatment is Finished

International Journal of Biomedicine
Background: Fixed retainers are retention tools bonded on the lingual side of the frontal teeth to prevent relapse after orthodontic treatment is finished.
J. Kubati, Zana Sllamniku, Arijeta Sllamniku, B. Kiseri   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The prevalence of the failure of fixed orthodontic bonded retainers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

European Journal of Orthodontics, 2023
Objectives To systematically assess the scientific literature for the prevalence of failure rate of fixed orthodontic bonded retainer (FOBR). Method Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and prospective non-RCTs involving participants who had FOBR fitted ...
Su Thae Aye, Shiyao Liu, E. Byrne, A. El-Angbawi   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
wiley   +1 more source

Release of bisphenol-A from a light-cured adhesive bonded to lingual fixed retainers

, 2011
Our aim was to quantitatively determine the bisphenol-A (BPA) released from a light-cured orthodontic adhesive used to bond lingual fixed ...
Dimitra Voutsa, Christos Katsaros, Voutsa, Dimitra, Iosif Sifakakis, Theodore Eliades, Margarita Makou, Eliades, Theodore, Makou, Margarita, Katsaros, Christos, Sifakakis, Iosif   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long-term Effectiveness of Maxillary and Mandibular Bonded Orthodontic Retainers. [PDF]

, 2020
PURPOSE This retrospective cohort study investigated the long-term effectiveness of one type of maxillary and 2 types of mandibular fixed lingual retainers.
Kocher, Katharina E, Gebistorf, Meret C, Pandis, Nikolaos, Fudalej, Piotr S., Fudalej, Piotr, Katsaros, Christos, Gebistorf, Meret C., Kocher, Katharina E.   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

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