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International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction This randomised, single‐blind, controlled study aimed to compare daily adjunctive use of an ultrasonic water irrigation device to dental floss in controlling plaque and gingival inflammation in patients with gingivitis. Methods Participants were randomly allocated to either daily use of an ultrasonic water irrigator or dental ...
Susan M. Bissett +4 more
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THE ROLE OF PLASTICS IN ORTHODONTICS ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES
Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2020 Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that addresses the etiopathogenesis, clinic, diagnosis and various methods of treatment of dento-maxillary anomalies. The importance of Orthodontics as a study subject has increased, due to the increased number of dento-maxillary anomalies, which have direct consequences on craniofacial function and morphology and ...
Madalina Matei +7 more
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Exploring Toothbrushing Duration Among Adults: A Systematic Review
International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim There is a need for greater understanding of the average brushing time among individuals. Since the average brushing time remains unclear, this study involves a systematic review to assess this aspect of oral hygiene practices and how it has evolved over the years. Material and Methods The PubMed‐MEDLINE and Cochrane‐CENTRAL databases were
Tim M. J. A. Thomassen +3 more
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International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Dental materials with the potential for caries progression prevention have been an attractive alternative to minimally invasive treatments. Objectives This randomized controlled split‐mouth clinical trial aimed to assess, after 18 months, the retention, restoration quality, and caries progression or arrestment of active moderate carious ...
Juliana Aguiar Costa Mesquita +4 more
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Changes in epithelial cells adjacent to orthodontic devices
Brazilian Dental ScienceObjective: The majority of oral lesions in the epithelial tissue are caused by local irritation so the purpose of this study is to compare between the patients have fixed orthodontic device and patients without orthodontic device and to perform ...
Zena Hekmat Altaee +3 more
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Assessment of Salivary Secretory Immunoglobulin A (sIg A) Level during Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry, 2016 Background: The immune system of the oral cavity suffers alterations due to fixed orthodontic treatment which act as potent stimulus for oral secretory immunity.
Shaymaa Sh. Taha
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Histogram‐Corrected Intraoral Photographs for Early Gingivitis Screening in Orthodontic Patients
International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives Gingivitis has a significant impact on periodontal health, both during and after orthodontic treatment. Early detection and management are essential for minimizing tissue damage. This study investigated an early gingivitis detection method using intraoral photographs (IOPs) taken before, at the midpoint (MO), and three‐quarters of ...
Ji‐Youn Kim, Kyuseok Kim, Han‐Na Kim
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International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to investigate the relationship between functional independence, oral hygiene habits and periodontal status in patients with Down syndrome (DS). Methods A cross‐sectional observational study was conducted with 49 patients with Down Syndrome. Sociodemographic data, oral hygiene habits and functional independence were
Joana Albuquerque Bastos de Sousa +6 more
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International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim The aim of the present systematic review is to compare the effects of manual vs. powered toothbrushes on gingival lesions. Methods Comprehensive literature searches of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library were conducted up to May 6, 2024, to identify randomized clinical trials examining the impact of manual and powered ...
C. Molina +4 more
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International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess the antigingivitis and antiplaque efficacy of a 2% chlorhexidine (CHX)‐impregnated dental floss in adults with gingivitis. Methods This randomised clinical study included 42 patients diagnosed with gingivitis. They were randomly allocated into three groups: no interdental cleaning (NIC) group, which did not
Manuela Ferrari da Silva +7 more
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