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Friction Testing of a New Ligature [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Objective: To determine if American Orthodontics\u27 (AO) new, experimental ligature demonstrates less friction in vitro when compared to four other ligatures on the market.
Mantel, Alison
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A Simplified Technique for the Fabrication of Esthetic and Functional Space Maintainers in Pediatric Dentistry

open access: yesJournal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Premature loss of primary molars remains a frequent clinical problem in pediatric dentistry and may lead to space loss, occlusal disturbances, and the need for future orthodontic intervention. Conventional space maintainers, such as the band‐and‐loop appliance, are effective in preserving arch length but do not restore occlusal ...
Luciana Duarte Caldas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Eight‐Year Clinical Performance of Cantilevered Zirconia Resin‐Bonded Fixed Dental Prostheses: A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effect of Nanostructured Alumina Coating

open access: yesJournal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the clinical performance of cantilevered zirconia resin‐bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) pretreated with nanostructured alumina coating (NAC) as a non‐invasive surface modification alternative to airborne‐particle abrasion (APA).
Tine Malgaj   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical and radiographic observation of the periodontium in patients undergoing orthodontic therapy: first twenty-seven months [PDF]

open access: yes, 1974
Thesis (MSD) --Boston University (Periodontics).Includes bibliographic references: leaves 84-89.Twenty-two male patients from 12-14 years of age were selected prior to active orthodontic therapy at Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry's ...
Blank, Barry S., McAraw, James R.
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Tooth Sensitivity, Bleaching Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Young People and Adults: A Stratified, Randomized Bi‐Center Study

open access: yesJournal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This study compared tooth sensitivity, bleaching efficacy, and the impact on oral health‐related quality of life between at‐home and in‐office tooth bleaching in adults and young individuals. Materials and Methods Eighty participants, 40 young people (14–20 years) and 40 adults (40–60 years), were randomly assigned to receive either
Sirley Raiane Mamede Veloso   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Polishing, Resin Coating, and Glaze Coating on the Surface Properties of a 3D‐Printed Splint Resin

open access: yesJournal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

An Investigation into the Bonding Properties of New Generation Ceramic Brackets As Compared to a Stainless Steel Bracket [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Introduction: More patients are seeking esthetic alternatives for their orthodontic treatment options, which has led to increased use of ceramic brackets in recent years.
Inoue, Ami
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