A Comparison of Three-Dimensional Printing Technologies on the Precision, Trueness, and Accuracy of Printed Retainers [PDF]
, 2020 Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in the precision, trueness, and accuracy of 3D printed orthodontic clear retainers produced using printer systems with various printing technologies.
Naeem, Owais A
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Herbal and Conventional Toothpastes Roles in Gingivitis Control in Orthodontic Patients
Journal of Dentistry Indonesia, 2013 Orthodontic treatment with fixed appliance aims to improve esthetics and function of mastication and speech, however the components on a fixed appliance as bands, brackets and ligatures may increase the amount of plaque as the primary etiology of ...
Stefani A. Dewi +2 more
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Fluoridated elastomers: Effect on the microbiology of plaque [PDF]
, 2004 The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of fluoridated elastomeric ligatures on the microbiology of local dental plaque in vivo. This randomized, prospective, longitudinal, clinical trial had a split-mouth crossover design. The subjects
Alstad +18 more
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Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 1996 The disadvantages of fixed Herbst appliance, such as hgiene problems, limitations of mandibular functional movements, etc., leads certain authors to design a new removable appliance having same mechanic principals.
Eray Erdoğan
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Composition, Phase Structure, and Corrosion of Nickel-Free and Nickel-Containing Stainless Steel Orthodontic Wires [PDF]
, 2014 Stainless steel wires have long been used in orthodontics. The austenitic stainless steel used in orthodontics contains approximately 18 wt% chromium and 8 wt% nickel. Nickel improves the corrosion resistance and helps maintain the austenite structure of
Rakalla, Amrita
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Clinical Outcomes of 0.018-Inch and 0.022-Inch Bracket Slot Using the ABO Objective Grading System [PDF]
, 2010 Objective: To determine if there is a significant difference in the clinical outcomes of cases treated with 0.018-inch brackets vs 0.022-inch brackets according to the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) Objective Grading System (OGS). Materials and
Brizendine, Edward J. +3 more
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Orthodontics. Part 5: Appliance choices [PDF]
British Dental Journal, 2004 There are bewildering array of different orthodontic appliances. However, they fall into four main categories of removable, fixed, functional and extra-oral devices. The appliance has to be selected with care and used correctly as inappropriate use can make the malocclusion worse.
Roberts-Harry, D, Sandy, J
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Friction Testing of a New Ligature [PDF]
, 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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Comparative anchorage maintenance between the intercanine coil, lip bumper, and mandibular cervical traction during cuspid retraction [PDF]
, 1972 Thesis (M.Sc.D.)--Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, 1972 (Orthodontics)Bibliography included.The present study was undertaken to compare the efficiency of three different biomechanical mechanisms in preserving mandibular molar anchorage ...
Iverson, Dennis B.
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Applıcatıon Of The Posıtıoner Applıance After The Completıon Of Orthodontıc Treatment
Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 1993 Conventional retainers are routinely used after the completion of active phase of orthodontic treatment to maintain the alignment of the teeth passively.
Bülent Haydar +2 more
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