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Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effect of autoclave sterilization on the leaching of nickel ions from stainless steel crowns and space maintainer bands used in pediatric dentistry. Sixty space maintainer bands and 60 stainless steel crowns were divided into sterilized (Amsco Century V‐120 Prevac steam sterilizer) and non‐sterilized groups.
Noura Alessa+8 more
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In the orthodontic teratment of anterior openbite, posterior teeth intrusion is recommended for stabilization reasons and for some clinical needs. The intrucive effect of the rare earth magnets on the posterior teeth was shown in many studies.
Eray Erdoğan
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Changes consequent to maxillary molar distalization with the bone-anchored pendulum appliance
Objectives: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the dentoalveolar, skeletal, and soft tissue effects obtained with bone-anchored pendulum appliance in patients with Class II malocclusion.
Aldo Otazú Cambiano+4 more
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A System for Smart Home Control of Appliances based on Timer and Speech Interaction [PDF]
The main objective of this work is to design and construct a microcomputer based system: to control electric appliances such as light, fan, heater, washing machine, motor, TV, etc. The paper discusses two major approaches to control home appliances. The first involves controlling home appliances using timer option.
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Using Natural Language Processing to Develop an Automated Orthodontic Diagnostic System [PDF]
We work on the task of automatically designing a treatment plan from the findings included in the medical certificate written by the dentist. To develop an artificial intelligence system that deals with free-form certificates written by dentists, we annotate the findings and utilized the natural language processing approach.
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Experimentation and Simulation of Second Sequential Loop Orthodontic Moment Prediction Modeling
Malocclusion is currently the third largest oral disease for harming people's health. Fixed appliance technology is the most common and effective malocclusion orthodontic treatment method.
Jingang Jiang+4 more
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Appliance-level Flexible Scheduling for Socio-technical Smart Grid Optimisation [PDF]
Participation in residential energy demand response programs requires an active role by the consumers. They contribute flexibility in how they use their appliances as the means to adjust energy consumption, and reduce demand peaks, possibly at the expense of their own comfort (e.g., thermal).
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Plaque scores after 1 or 2 minutes of toothbrushing A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Abstract Aim To evaluate the difference in plaque score reduction achieved by 1 and 2 min of toothbrushing, based on data from single brushing exercises. Methods MEDLINE‐PubMed, Cochrane‐CENTRAL databases and the first five pages of Google Scholar were searched for randomised controlled trials.
Marion T. Seuntjens+3 more
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This report presents a case of an adult female patient who had undergone orthodontic treatment to correct her malocclusion was referred to the Restorative Dentistry Clinic at the time when her brackets were due for debonding.
D. C. Umesi+2 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction This randomised, single‐blind, controlled study aimed to compare daily adjunctive use of an ultrasonic water irrigation device to dental floss in controlling plaque and gingival inflammation in patients with gingivitis. Methods Participants were randomly allocated to either daily use of an ultrasonic water irrigator or dental ...
Susan M. Bissett+4 more
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