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Recent advances in antibacterial coatings for orthodontic appliances. [PDF]

Front Bioeng Biotechnol, 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 ...
Wang N, Yu J, Yan J, Hua F.
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Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Orthodontists' Interest in Various Orthodontic Appliances? [PDF]

Turk J Orthod, 2023
Objective: To determine the changes in orthodontists’ interest in various orthodontic appliances during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Eğlenen MN, Yavan MA.
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Ingestion of orthodontic appliances: A literature review. [PDF]

J Orthod Sci, 2022
Ingestion is the entry of a substance into the human organism, which occurs by taking it through the mouth into the gastrointestinal tract. One of the adverse events that may happen during the course of an orthodontic treatment is the ingestion of orthodontic appliances.
Karamani II, Makrygiannakis MA, Bitsanis I, Tsolakis AI.   +3 more
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Well-Being of Orthodontic Patients Wearing Orthodontic Appliances. [PDF]

Medicina (Kaunas)
Background and Objectives: Orthodontic appliances may cause discomfort for patients. This could influence the person’s psychological well-being. The aim of this study was to examine the psychological health of patients wearing orthodontic appliances.
Nedzinskaitė R, Augytė B, Smailiene D, Vasiliauskas A, Lopatiene K, Zasčiurinskiene E, Trakiniene G.   +6 more
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The Relationship between Personality Profiles and the Esthetic Perception of Orthodontic Appliances. [PDF]

Int J Dent
Introduction. In orthodontics, patients’ esthetic expectations involve the final esthetic result as well as the treatment’s appliance choice. Personality traits can influence patients’ perception, treatment modality selection, expectations, compliance ...
Pascoal S, Gonçalves M, Salvador P, Azevedo R, Leite M, Pinho T.   +5 more
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Analysis of the Effects of Different Orthodontic Appliances on Salivary pH Levels: An In vitro Approach.

J Pharm Bioallied Sci
Background: Orthodontic appliances can influence the oral environment, including salivary pH levels, which play a crucial role in maintaining oral health.
Alam MK, Hajeer MY, Alfuhigi MZ, Alrubaysh MA, Alsabilah AF, Alslai MA.   +5 more
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Dynamics of the oral microbiome during orthodontic treatment and antimicrobial advances for orthodontic appliances. [PDF]

iScience
Summary: The oral microbiome plays an important role in human health, and an imbalance of the oral microbiome could lead to oral and systemic diseases. Orthodontic treatment is an effective method to correct malocclusion.
Niu Q, Chen S, Bai R, Lu Y, Peng L, Han B, Yu T.   +6 more
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Effect of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances on Oral Microbial Changes and Dental Caries Risk in Children: A 6-Month Prospective Study.

J Pharm Bioallied Sci
Introduction: Orthodontic treatment can alter the oral environment, leading to plaque accumulation and changes in microbial colonization. This study aimed to assess microbiological changes in 10 to 16-year-old children undergoing fixed orthodontic ...
Chandra S, Jha AK, Asiri SN, Naik A, Sharma S, Nair A, Manek PV.   +6 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, Retno Indrawati Roestamadji, Nobuhiro Takahashi, Udijanto Tedjosasongko, Ida Bagus Narmada, Meircurius Dwi Condro Surboyo, Indeswati Diyatri   +6 more
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3D and 4D printing in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery: Recent advances and future perspectives [PDF]

Acta Biomaterialia, 122: 26-49 (2021), 2021
3D and 4D printing are cutting-edge technologies for precise and expedited manufacturing of objects ranging from plastic to metal. Recent advances in 3D and 4D printing technologies in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery enable dentists to custom design and print surgical drill guides, temporary and permanent crowns and bridges, orthodontic appliances ...
arxiv   +1 more source