New spring retained surgical obturator for total maxillectomy patient
The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2009 Prosthetic rehabilitation with surgical obturator for total maxillectomy patients is a challenging job because of the lack of normal hard and soft tissue support.
Pravinkumar G Patil +1 more
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Er:YAG laser, piezosurgery, and surgical drill for bone decortication during orthodontic mini-implant insertion: primary stability analysis-an animal study [PDF]
, 2017 It is important to identify factors that affect primary stability of orthodontic mini-implants because it determines the success of treatment. We assessed mini-implant primary stability (initial mechanical engagement with the bone) placed in pig jaws. We
Dominiak, Marzena +5 more
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Evaluation of orthodontic tooth brush designs among patients with fixed orthodontic appliances
BioinformationMany companies have developed toothbrushes customized to different age groups and patient needs. This research aimed to assess and compare the efficiency of four commercially available toothbrushes in eliminating plaque and controlling gingivitis in orthodontic patients. Total 40 subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment were assigned into four groups (
Marut Nandan Rai +5 more
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Dental Splints in Dentoalveolar Trauma: An Overview of Public Healthcare Services in Brazil
Dental Traumatology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background/Aim The prognosis of traumatized teeth might be influenced by the type and quality of the dental splint. This prospective observational study was aimed to evaluate the indications and quality of dental splints performed in a comprehensive public oral health service in the city of Uberlândia, Brazil.
Caroline Garcia Orsi +6 more
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Force-degradation pattern of six different orthodontic elastomeric chains.
Frontiers in Dentistry, 2012 An ideal orthodontic force system should exert continuous light force. Thus, many efforts have been made to improve the memory characteristics of elastomeric chains.
Ah Mirhashemi +3 more
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Fluorides, orthodontics and demineralization: a systematic review [PDF]
, 2005 Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of fluoride in preventing white spot lesion (WSL) demineralization during orthodontic treatment and compare all modes of fluoride delivery.
A. A. Shah +5 more
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How Do Dental Professionals and Students Assess Orthodontic Case Complexity?
European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Accurately diagnosing and assessing orthodontic case complexity is essential for treatment planning, estimating therapy duration, and determining required expertise. Various indices, such as the American Board of Orthodontics Discrepancy Index (ABO DI), provide objective evaluations.
Giulia Semerari +4 more
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Evaluation of bone thickness around the mental foramen for potential fixation of a bone-borne functional appliance: a computer tomography scan study [PDF]
, 2010 AIM: A mandible bone-borne Herbst appliance (MBBHA) would avoid the proclination of the lower incisors that occurs with any teeth-borne functional appliance.
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European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background In the realm of dental education, the conventional methods of complete denture fabrication have long been the norm. However, these methods often struggle to effectively communicate complex techniques, leaving students lacking comprehensive hands‐on experiences.
Arthi Veerasamy +3 more
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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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