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Does the bracket-ligature combination affect the amount of orthodontic space closure over three months? A randomized controlled trial

, 2013
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of bracket-ligature combination on the amount of orthodontic space closure over three months. DESIGN: Randomized clinical trial with three parallel groups.
Benson, P, Collins, J, Sandler, J, Tinsley, D, Wong, H   +4 more
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Peri‐implant hypoxia as a potential barrier against ferroptotic mechanisms during peri‐implant diseases: A cross‐sectional study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hypoxia modulates inflammation and oxidative stress through hypoxia‐inducible factor‐1α (HIF‐1α). Ferroptosis, an iron‐dependent cell death process, is regulated by glutathione peroxidase‐4 (GPX4) and involves lipid peroxidation markers like malondialdehyde (MDA).
Büşra Yılmaz, Ali Gürkan, Beral Afacan, Harika Atmaca, Timur Köse, Gülnur Emingil   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do the Mechanical and Chemical Properties of Invisalign\u3csup\u3eTM\u3c/sup\u3e Appliances Change After Use? A Retrieval Analysis [PDF]

, 2016
Aim: To investigate the mechanical and chemical alterations of Invisalign appliances after intraoral aging. Materials and methods: Samples of Invisalign appliances (Align Technology, San Jose, California, USA) were collected following routine treatment ...
Bradley, T. Gerard, Eliades, George, Eliades, Theodore, Teske, Lauren, Zinelis, Spiros   +4 more
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Comparative assessment of orthodontic clear aligner versus fixed appliance for anterior retraction: a finite element study

BMC Oral Health
The aim of this study is to conduct a comparative evaluation of different designs of clear aligners and examine the disparities between clear aligners and fixed appliances. 3D digital models were created, consisting of a maxillary dentition without first
Qian Xia, Weixu Wang, Chunjuan Wang, Ge Feng, Chao Wang, Jinlin Song, Yubo Fan   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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, Li Zhou, Qi‐Ying Zeng, Yu‐Yin Liu, Jia‐Jing Yang, Rui Liu, Zhi‐Hang Zhou, Fei‐Fei Chen, Li Tang, Fang‐Qi Liang, Hong‐Liang Yi, Su‐Ru Liu   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Age dependent treatment response to the Carriere ® Motion 3D ™ appliance for the correction of Class II malocclusion

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2022
Introduction and Purpose Class II malocclusion is a common anomaly. Both adults and adolescents with Class II malocclusion can be treated. One of the methods for correction is Carriere ® Motion 3D ™ appliance (CMA).
Klara Malinowski, Monika Chodur, Maciej Majewski, Jakub Malinowski   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Orthodontic palatal implants: clinical technique [PDF]

, 2004
The aim of this paper is to familiarize the readers with some of the clinical considerations necessary to ensure successful use of mid-palatal implants.
Benson, P.E., Doyle, P.T., O'Dwyer, J.J., Sandler, J., Tinsley, D.   +4 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, Subspecialty Group of Laryngopharyngology, Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese Medical Association, Subspecialty Group of Voice, Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese Medical Association, Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A qualitative analysis of perceptions of orthodontists in Concepción about removable orthodontic appliances [PDF]

, 2017
Indexación: Scopus.Objective: To determine the utilization, attitudes and perceptions about removable orthodontic appliances (ROA) among a sample of Chilean orthodontists.
Matthews, F.
core   +3 more sources

Comparison of Patient Satisfaction between Invisible Appliance and Fixed Orthodontic Appliances – A Systematic Review

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
To compare the patient acceptance between fixed orthodontic appliances and clear aligners. An electronic search was completed in PubMed, Cochrane Database, Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs, Google Scholar, and Open Grey databases without any restrictions ...
Milling Tania, S. Veerasankar, Harish Ponniah, L. X. Dhayananth, R. Preeti, M. Missier   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source