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Class II Malocclusion Treatment Using Combined Twin Block and Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Case Series

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
The effect of the Twin Block functional orthodontic appliances is mostly dento-alveolar with small skeletal effect. There are certain clinical indications where functional appliances can be used successfully in class II malocclusion, e.g., in a growing ...
Kasturi Mukherjee, Prakash Banerjee, Vikrant Omprakash Shetty, Poulomi Roy, Shyamal Bar, Shweta Sunil Bakre   +5 more
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Effectiveness of Augmented Reality‐Guided Interdental Brushing Instruction Compared With Conventional Methods: A Three‐Arm Randomized Controlled Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Patient instruction in interdental brushing is most often delivered chairside using a dentiform model or in‐mouth demonstration, both of which are operator‐dependent and difficult to standardize. Augmented reality (AR) has emerged as a learning aid in clinical training, but its effectiveness for direct patient education in oral ...
Seung‐Hee Ryu, Min‐Joo Shin, Hyun‐Jae Cho   +2 more
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Efficacy of Air‐Polishing in Managing Biofilm Formation in Patients Wearing Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Single‐Blind, Split‐Mouth, Randomised Controlled Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To investigate the efficacy of air‐polishing in managing biofilm formation in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods This pilot study was designed as a single‐blind split‐mouth randomised controlled study. Twenty patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment were enrolled.
James Millar, Tianyou Wu, Richard D. Cannon, Mauro Farella, Li Mei   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dental Plaque Scores After 2 or 3 Minutes Toothbrushing: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Compared to the standard recommended brushing duration of 2 min, what is the effect of a 3 min on dental plaque scores, based on data from single toothbrushing exercises? PROSPERO: CRD42023445354. Methods MEDLINE‐PubMed, Cochrane‐CENTRAL and Embase databases were searched up to May 2025 to identify eligible studies.
Lars S. J. Toonen, Tim M. J. A. Thomassen, Anouk W. M. Loeffen, Mark F. Timmerman, Fridus A. van der Weijden, Dagmar Else Slot   +5 more
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The Greek Version of the Child Oral Health Impact Profile‐Short Form 19: Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Tools evaluating how oral health affects the quality of life in children serve as valuable patient‐related outcome measures (PROMs). This study aimed to develop a culturally adapted Greek version of the Child Oral Health Impact Profile‐Short Form 19 (COHIP‐SF 19) and assess its psychometric properties.
Galateia Kyriakidou, Chrysanthi Anagnostou, Artemis Diamantopoulou, Theodoros Dardavesis, Apostolos Matiakis, Zoi Tsimtsiou   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The acrylic's design or the addition of internal orthodontic wire changes the resistance of orthodontic plates?

Revista de Odontologia da UNESP
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate resistance of Hawley retainers in three different acrylic configurations in order to evaluate if its format or the addition of internal wire interferes in its resistance.
Matheus Melo Pithon, Érica Luiza Santana Moreira Sousa, Davi Novaes Ladeia Fogaça, William Soares da Silva, Luciano Brito Rodrigues, Raildo Silva Coqueiro   +5 more
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Air‐Flowing and Plaque Disclosing for Professional Biofilm Removal in Paediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Four Techniques

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal (PMPR) in paediatric patients can be challenging due to limited cooperation and access. The use of plaque disclosing agents (PD) in combination with air‐flowing devices employing low‐abrasiveness powders has demonstrated improved plaque removal in adults, with additional advantages in terms ...
Mensi Magda, Scotti Eleonora, Marchetti Silvia, Garzetti Gianluca, Sordillo Annamaria, Dalè Matteo, Maffeis Elisa, Calza Stefano, Elena Bardellini   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

ABOUT ORTHODONTIC FORCES IN APPLIANCES FOR TREATING MESIAL OCCLUSION (CLASS III)

Український стоматологічний альманах, 2018
Mesial occlusion is characterized by excessive development of the mandible and its displacement forward (anteriorly) on a background of underdevelopment of the maxilla or it’s retopologize.
K.V. Storozhenko, P.S. Flis, N.N. Tormahov   +2 more
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The Hybrid Aesthetic Functional (HAF) Appliance: A Less Visible Proposal for Functional Orthodontics

Case Reports in Dentistry, 2013
In modern orthodontics, aesthetics appear to have a decisive influence on orthodontic appliance preferences and acceptability. This paper reports the early application of a newly emerged functional device with enhanced aesthetics in a Class II treatment.
Christos Livas
doaj   +1 more source

Smiles with Wit: A Case Report OF Orthodontic Treatment Using the Fixed Partial Appliance

, 2018
This case report presents a unique and witty approach to orthodontic treatment using the fixed partial appliance. The fixed partial appliance, also known as the fixed orthodontic retainer, is typically used for post-treatment retention to maintain tooth ...
Pathak, P. (Palash)
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