Cephalometric determinants of successful functional appliance therapy [PDF]
, 2002 This retrospective study was undertaken to determine the presence of any features on a pretreatment lateral cephalogram that may be used to predict the success of improvement in the sagittal dental base relationship during functional appliance therapy in
Moseley, HC, Noar, JH, Patel, HP
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Changes in the midpalatal and pterygopalatine sutures induced by micro-implant-supported skeletal expander, analyzed with a novel 3D method based on CBCT imaging. [PDF]
, 2017 BackgroundMini-implant-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) appliances have been developed with the aim to enhance the orthopedic effect induced by rapid maxillary expansion (RME).
Cantarella, Daniele +6 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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Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.Abstract Background Periodontitis is a common, chronic inflammatory disease that relies heavily on effective daily oral hygiene for long‐term control. Light‐based therapies have demonstrated strong antibacterial potential; however, their effectiveness in regular home use remains unexplored.
Saila Pakarinen +10 more
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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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Epiglottis Collapse in Individuals With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep. The epiglottis, often overlooked in conventional assessments, has emerged as a site of significant obstruction in OSA.
Dan Chen +11 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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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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Dimensional Changes of Upper Airway after Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Prospective Cone-beam Computed Tomography Study [PDF]
, 2013 Introduction: The aim of this prospective study was to use cone-beam computed tomography to assess the dimensional changes of the upper airway in orthodontic patients with maxillary constriction treated by rapid maxillary expansion.
Bosio, Jose A +5 more
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Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea (2024)
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic disorder characterized by abnormal breathing during sleeping. OSA can damage various organs throughout the body and is burdensome, both socially and economically. Moreover, as OSA has been increasingly studied in recent years, new evidence‐based guidelines for its diagnosis and surgical ...
Working Group of Guideline for the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult OSA +7 more
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