Self-ligating orthodontic braces for straightening teeth [PDF]
This review is published as a Cochrane Review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 1. Cochrane Reviews are regularly updated as new evidence emerges and in response to comments and criticisms, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic
Harradine, Higgins, Mitchell, Thomas
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Does articulating study casts make a difference to treatment planning? [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To assess whether articulating casts in centric relation (CR) compared with intercuspal position (ICP) makes a difference to treatment planning. Design: Reliability analysis. Subjects: Ten orthodontists. METHODS: Twenty case vignettes were
Benson, P.E., Ellis, P.E.
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The Effect of Print Angulation on the Accuracy and Precision of 3D-Printed Orthodontic Retainers [PDF]
Purpose: The aims of this study were: 1) to compare the accuracy and precision of 3- dimensional (3D) printed retainers at various angulations, 2) to evaluate the effect of angulation on printing time and the amount of resin consumed.
Williams, Allison
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Orthodontic Aligners: Current Perspectives for the Modern Orthodontic Office
Orthodontic aligners are changing the practice of orthodontics. This system of orthodontic appliances is becoming the mainstay appliance of choice for orthodontic offices in many countries. Patient preferences and lifestyle needs have made this appliance
Chung How Kau +3 more
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The Orthodontic retention protocol - A review
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry which deals with malalignment of teeth and facial skeleton. The mechanics of fixed appliance therapy completely relies on retention of orthodontic appliance.
abdullah Alnazeh
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The Herbst appliance and its modifications - prevalence and individuality
Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the use of modified, cast splint Herbst appliances for the treatment of skeletal class II as an alternative to surgical bite correction over a period of five years.
Mareike Karbach +4 more
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An esthetic appliance for the management of crown-root fracture: a case report
Orthodontic extrusion is usually performed by means of a fixed orthodontic appliance that utilizes arch wire attached to adjacent teeth and transfers the desired force by elastic from the wire to the root.
Sang-Min Jeon +2 more
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Effect of orthodontic fixed appliances on epithelial cells of lower lip oral mucosa during orthodontic treatment [PDF]
Background and aim: The aim of this study was to find out influence of the orthodontic devices on the oral epithelial cells.Materials and methods: Cells of lower lip oral mucosa from 32 orthodontic patients were collected by exfoliative cytology in three
Ali Rafighi +5 more
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OBJECTIVES: To determine the frequency of emergencies in patients with fixed and removable orthodontic appliances at tertiary care dental hospital. METHODOLOGY: A questionnaire was designed for this descriptive cross-sectional study to be filled ...
Syed Salman shah +3 more
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The Effect of Orthodontic Appliances on the Evaluation of the Professionalism and Esthetics of an Adult Employee [PDF]
This study explored the influence of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances on participants’ ratings of the job performance, intelligence, and attractiveness of an adult female.
Vaccariello, Laura Hanson
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