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Recent advances in antibacterial coatings for orthodontic appliances
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023 In the process of orthodontic treatment, the presence of orthodontic appliances makes it difficult to clean tooth surfaces. This can lead to an increased level of bacterial colonization, resulting in enamel demineralization and periodontal diseases ...
Nannan Wang +6 more
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Antioxidants, 2021 The treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances could have an important role in the induction of oxidative stress and associated negative consequences.
Jasmina Primožič +5 more
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Changes in oral microbiota due to orthodontic appliances: a systematic review
Journal of Oral Microbiology, 2018 Background: Oral microbiota has been at the center of cultural attention in recent years. In daily clinical practice, orthodontic appliances may be associated with an increased cariogenic risk and a worsening of preexisting periodontal diseases ...
Alessandra Lucchese +3 more
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Adult Perceptions of Different Orthodontic Appliances
Patient Preference and Adherence, 2019 Reem A Alansari,1 Dimah A Faydhi,2 Basoum S Ashour,2 Doaa H Alsaggaf,1 Muhannad T Shuman,3 Salma H Ghoneim,1 Amal I Linjawi,1 Hussain YA Marghalani,1 Rania R Dause1 1Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah ...
Alansari RA +8 more
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 Surface coating technology is an important way to improve the properties of orthodontic appliances, allowing for reduced friction, antibacterial properties, and enhanced corrosion resistance.
Ruichu Zhang, B. Han, Xiaomo Liu
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023 Background: Orthodontic clear aligners constitute an alternative and increasingly used orthodontic treatment modality, offering enhanced esthetics with potential consequences regarding patients’ oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).
E. Kaklamanos +2 more
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Corrosion of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: Causes, Concerns, and Mitigation Strategies
Metals, 2023 The orthodontic supply market is a prosperous billion-dollar industry, driven by an increasing demand for orthodontic appliances. The supremacy of metallic first-generation biomaterials is evident for manufacturing brackets, archwires, bands, and other ...
A. Fróis, A. C. Santos, C. S. Louro
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Effectiveness of Different Sterilization Methods on Clinical Orthodontic Materials
Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society, 2023 Background Orthodontic appliances such as wires and brackets received from manufacturers come unsterilized and may be contaminated with various microorganisms before being used in the mouth.
Anil Ardeshna +5 more
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Cureus, 2023 This systematic review aimed to critically assess the available evidence regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of clear aligners in the comprehensive treatment of complex cases accompanied by premolars extraction.
Samer T. Jaber +2 more
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Oral Microbiome Profiles and Inflammation in Pregnant Women Who Used Orthodontic Appliances
Dentistry Journal, 2022 It is common for women to undergo orthodontic treatment during pregnancy, especially through the use of fixed orthodontic devices. In changing the oral microbiome profile, it is crucial to increase the immune responses of pregnant women using fixed ...
Fajar Kusuma Dwi Kurniawan +6 more
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