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Friction Testing of a New Ligature [PDF]

, 2011
Objective: To determine if American Orthodontics\u27 (AO) new, experimental ligature demonstrates less friction in vitro when compared to four other ligatures on the market.
Mantel, Alison
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Effect of cleft palate type and manufacturing method on feeding plate adaptation: A volumetric micro‐computed tomography analysis

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Feeding plates for cleft palate patients have been used by clinicians for many years to temporarily close the oro‐nasal communication until definitive treatment with surgical techniques. The current in vitro study aimed to evaluate the adaptation of the feeding plates manufactured by two different techniques for three cleft types ...
Osman Akıncı, Ece İrem Oğuz, Poyzan Bozkurt, Merve Berika Kadıoğlu, Mert Ocak, Kaan Orhan, Reha Şükrü Kişnişçi   +6 more
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Titanium Nitride and Nitrogen Ion Implanted Coated Dental Materials [PDF]

, 2012
Titanium nitride and/or nitrogen ion implanted coated dental materials have been investigated since the mid-1980s and considered in various applications in dentistry such as implants, abutments, orthodontic wires, endodontic files, periodontal/oral ...
Al Jabbari, Youssef S., Barnes, Ashley C., Berzins, David W., Fehrman, Jennifer, Zapf, Angela M., Zinelis, Spiros   +5 more
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Prevalence of Altered Craniofacial Morphology in Children With OSA

Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) affect a significant percentage of children. Recent studies have suggested that altered craniofacial morphology may contribute to the multifactorial pathophysiology of OSA. This study aims to determine the prevalence of craniofacial abnormalities and malocclusion in children referred for ...
Nelly Huynh, Jingjing Zhang, Benjamin Pliska, Reshma Amin, Indra Narang, Neil Chadha, Marie‐Claude Cholette, Val Kirk, Andrée Montpetit, Kevin Vezina, Sheila Jacob, Sophie Laberge, Mona Hamoda, Fernanda Almeida   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Orthodontic and orthopaedic treatment for anterior open bite in children (Review) [PDF]

, 2014
Background: Anterior open bite occurs when there is a lack of vertical overlap of the upper and lower incisors. The aetiology is multifactorial including: oral habits, unfavourable growth patterns, enlarged lymphatic tissue with mouth breathing.
Carvalho, Fernando R., Carvalho, Luciane B. C., Hu, Rongdang, Lentini-Oliveira, Débora A., Minami-Sugaya, Hideko, Prado, Gilmar F., Prado, Lucila B. F., Rodrigues, Clarissa Garcia, Ye, Qingsong   +8 more
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How AI‐Driven Root and Bone Predictions Can Assist Clear Aligner Treatment Planning

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced three‐dimensional (3D) imaging has revolutionised dentistry by enhancing diagnostics and treatment planning. Advanced algorithms and machine‐learning techniques may enable orthodontists to analyse complex cases and predict treatment outcomes accurately.
Eser Tüfekçi, Caroline K. Carrico, Christina B. Gordon, Steven J. Lindauer   +3 more
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Evaluation of Orthodontic Retention Protocols and Their Impact on Treatment Stability: Insights from a Tertiary Care Study

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Context: The goals of orthodontic therapy are to provide stable treatment results and the best possible tooth alignment. Orthodontic retention regimens are essential for avoiding relapses after treatment; however, there is ongoing discussion on the best ...
Biswaroop Mohanty, Preetham Ravuri, Ajay K. Kubavat, Afreen Kauser, Shital Bansilal Wagh, Praveen Kumar Varma Datla, Priyanka R. Pujari, Leela Venkata Soujanya Nallamilli   +7 more
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Effect of Maxillary Expansion and Protraction in Class III Children on Quality of Life, Dentofacial and Upper Airway Characteristics: A Controlled Clinical Trial

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the relationship between early dentofacial orthopaedic treatment, improvement in the width of oropharynx and nasopharynx, and quality of life. Materials and Methods Thirty‐three prepubertal children with skeletal Class III (median age 9 years; 56% females) received treatment with a maxillary expander and facemask.
Stjepan Spalj, Martina Zigante, Vedrana Tudor, Taner Öztürk, Ahmet Yağcı, Juan Martin Palomo   +5 more
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Effects of Palatal Expansion on Speech Production [PDF]

, 2017
Introduction: Rapid palatal expanders (RPEs) are a commonly used orthodontic adjunct for the treatment of posterior crossbites. RPEs are cemented to bilateral posterior teeth across the palate and thus may interfere with proper tongue movement and ...
Meinhardt, Jason Milton
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The effects of a common stainless steel orthodontic bracket on the diagnostic quality of cranial and cervical 3T-MR images: a prospective, case-control study [PDF]

, 2017
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of orthodontic stainless steel brackets and two different types of archwires (stainless steel and nickel-titanium) on the diagnostic quality of 3T-MR images.
CANTISANI, VITO, CASSETTA, Michele, CAVALLINI, COSTANZA, Fierro, Davide, Orsogna, Nicola, PRANNO, NICOLA, Stasolla, Alessandro   +6 more
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