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Background: This study aims to investigate the effect of fixed orthodontic appliances and/or antihypertensive drugs on the weight of experimental rats.
Hadeel A Mahdi +2 more
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Evolution of treatment mechanics and contemporary appliance design in orthodontics: A 40-year perspective [PDF]
Until the early 1970s, successful treatment with the Begg technique and the Tweed edgewise technique required tedious wire bending. The introduction of Andrews' straight wire appliance changed that, and it was one of the most significant contributions in the history of orthodontics.
Richard P. McLaughlin, John C. Bennett
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Analysis of mesiodistal angulations of preadjusted brackets
Manufacturers offer various prescriptions of preadjusted brackets for use in the “straight-wire” orthodontic technique. However, the need to incorporate bends in the rectangular wires during orthodontic finishing has led to concerns regarding the type of
Marcos Rogério de MENDONÇA+3 more
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Aim: The aim of this study was to verify the frictional force during sliding mechanics in orthodontic tooth movement, using conventional metal brackets of the active and passive self-ligating types with stainless steel and copper nickel titanium ...
William Carlos Silva Barbosa+5 more
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Background To investigate changes in the three-dimensional (3D) spatial morphology of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and condyle position in adult patients with Class II division 2 malocclusion using a 3D spatial measurement method and to investigate ...
Jiajing Zheng+4 more
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The objective of this study was to compare coating dimensions and surface characteristics of two different esthetic covered nickel-titanium orthodontic rectangular archwires, as-received from the manufacturer and after oral exposure.
Nina ARGALJI+3 more
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Investigation of the optimal design of orthodontic mini-implants based on the primary stability: A finite element analysis [PDF]
Background. The design of an orthodontic mini-implant is a significant factor in determining its primary stability and its clinical success. The aim of this study was to measure the relative effect of mini-implant design factors on primary stability of ...
Amir Hooman Sadr Haghighi+4 more
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Background: Gingivitis is one of the serious periodontal infection desease and if there is no precise treatment it will cause the loss of tooth. Patient with fixed orthodontic appliance will be easier to be suffered by the gingivitis because the form of ...
Hafid Nur Arzanudin+2 more
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Speech articulation disorder in patient using removable orthodontic appliance
Introduction: The physiologic of speech is a complex thing involving organ respiration, phonation, resonance, articulation and neurologic integration.
Dita Hofinessia+2 more
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Factors related to the control of maxillary anterior teeth torque in invisible appliances
Invisible appliance technology is a novel orthodontic technology that uses computer aided design and polymer materials to achieve a more aesthetic and comfortable treatment.
ZHONG Lidong, KONG Weidong
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