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Microbial Changes in the Periodontal Environment Due to Orthodontic Appliances: A Review

Cureus
Orthodontic appliances significantly influence the microbiological dynamics within the oral cavity, transforming symbiotic relationships into dysbiotic states that can lead to periodontal diseases.
Mona A Al-Mutairi, Lamia Al-Salamah, Lubna A Nouri, Bandary S Al-Marshedy, Noura H Al-Harbi, Entesar A Al-Harabi, Hend A Al-Dosere, Farah S. Tashkandi, Zainab M Al-Shabib, Abdulaziz M Altalhi   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Effect of Adjunctive Use of Commercial Daily Mouthwashes on Periodontal Health: An Umbrella Review

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Effective oral hygiene using different mechanical means is mainly dependent on the patient. Mouthwashes containing antimicrobial agents have been developed to be used as an adjunct to mechanical supragingival plaque control.
Panagiotis A. Koromantzos, Yiorgos A. Bobetsis, Chrysoula Giota, Sotiria Gizani, Danae Anastasia Apatzidou, Christos Rahiotis, Sotirios Kalfas, Kyriaki Seremidi, Konstantinos Papadimitriou, Panagiotis Karakostas, Sotiria Davidopoulou, Eleftherios Kaklamanos, William Papaioannou   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Extrusion Techniques—Clinical Applications of Modern Tooth Preservation Concepts and Their Comparison

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To present and compare several extrusion techniques in case of insufficient tooth structure to create a sufficient ferrule and consider the biological width. Clinical Considerations Extrusion methods based on orthodontic or surgical techniques are commonly applied, well‐described, and predictable extrusion methods. Elastics with the
Elisabeth Völler, Michael Stimmelmayr, Jan‐Frederik Güth, Stefan Neumeyer, Daniel Edelhoff, Pauline Gutmann, Tobias Graf   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Orthodontic Therapy in Patient with Facial Complete Palate Cleft (Part 2)

Česká Stomatologie a Praktické Zubní Lékařství, 2010
In the case report the of orthodontic therapy is documented in a 12-year boy with bilateral complete cleft of upper jaw in the phase of preparing to surgical reconstruction of alveolar process.
W. Urbanová, M. Koťová
doaj   +1 more source

Orthodontic Open-Coil Spring Deactivation Forces Differ with Varying Activation Levels [PDF]

, 2018
Coil springs are used in orthodontics to deliver forces to move teeth. However, the optimal amount of activation to produce predictable, continuous deactivation forces, for the purpose of orthodontic tooth movement, is unclear.
Lubinsky, Ryan
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Snap‐On PMMA Provisional Restorations in a Full Digital Workflow for the Rehabilitation of Worn Dentition: A Clinical Report

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To highlight the application of digitally fabricated Snap‐On PMMA provisional restorations as a minimally invasive and adaptable methodology for assessing the vertical dimension of occlusion and occlusal stability during the comprehensive rehabilitation of worn dentition. Clinical Considerations A clinical case is presented involving
Theodoros Tasopoulos, Panagiotis Zoidis, Heidar Shahin, George Kouveliotis, Vassiliki Rizou, Olga Naka   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self‐Management Therapies for Temporomandibular Disorders—Evidence From Systematic Reviews

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
This umbrella review synthesized existing evidence on self‐management therapy for temporomandibular disorder. ABSTRACT Objectives Chronic pain in the orofacial region affects 10%–15% of the general population. It is most often related to temporomandibular disorders (TMD): pain in the masticatory muscles and the temporomandibular joints.
Tessa Bijelic, Ambrosina Michelotti, Rosaria Bucci, Daniela Del Sorbo, EwaCarin Ekberg, Birgitta Häggman‐Henrikson   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

, 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., Halazonetis, Demetrios J., Koletsi, Despina, Vadiakas, George   +3 more
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External Validation of a Clinical Prediction Tool for the Use of Manual Therapy in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
Predicting the response to manual therapy for people with temporomandibular disorders. ABSTRACT Background Manual therapy (MT) is frequently used to manage temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), yet patient responses vary significantly. Predictive models may help clinicians tailor treatments to individual patients. Objectives The primary aim of this study
G. Asquini, V. Devecchi, G. Borromeo, P. Tessera, A. Russillo, A. Michelotti, R. Bucci, D. Falla   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The comparison of different rapid maxillary expansion devices from periodontal tissue health and root resorption perspectives [PDF]

, 2017
INTRODUCTION: Utilization of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is common for the correction of sagittal discrepancies in orthodontic treatment. RME appliances will transmit a compressive force to the periodontal support structures. This resultant force can
Facciolo, Joseph
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