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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]

open access: yes, 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   +6 more
core   +1 more source

External Validation of a Clinical Prediction Tool for the Use of Manual Therapy in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders

open access: yesJournal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
Predicting the response to manual therapy for people with temporomandibular disorders. ABSTRACT Background Manual therapy (MT) is frequently used to manage temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), yet patient responses vary significantly. Predictive models may help clinicians tailor treatments to individual patients. Objectives The primary aim of this study
G. Asquini   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Friction Testing of a New Ligature [PDF]

open access: yes, 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
core   +1 more source

Initial arch wires for alignment of crooked teeth with fixed orthodontic braces [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Background The initial arch wire is the first arch wire to be inserted into the fixed appliance at the beginning of orthodontic treatment and is used mainly for correcting crowding and rotations of teeth. With a number of orthodontic arch wires available
AlQabandi   +50 more
core   +3 more sources

Effect of artificial aging and different surface finishing protocols on the flexural strength and surface hardness of a photopolymer for manufacturing monolithic polychromatic complete dentures using PolyJet 3D printing

open access: yesJournal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study evaluated the effect of thermocycling and three different surface finishing protocols on the flexural strength and surface hardness of a novel photopolymer intended for manufacturing monolithic polychromatic dental prostheses using PolyJet 3D printing.
Francisco X. Azpiazu‐Flores   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Orthodontic Retention Protocols and Their Impact on Treatment Stability: Insights from a Tertiary Care Study

open access: yesJournal 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   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Palatal Expansion on Speech Production [PDF]

open access: yes, 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
core   +1 more source

Effect of cleft palate type and manufacturing method on feeding plate adaptation: A volumetric micro‐computed tomography analysis

open access: yesJournal 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   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Orthodontic management of a migrated maxillary central incisor with a secondary occlusal trauma

open access: yes, 2020
Introduction: Normal or excessive occlusal forces exerted on teeth with a reduced periodontal support might result in a secondary occlusal trauma. This type of injury is diagnosed based on histological changes in the periodontium.
De Pauw, Guy   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Accuracy of Freehand, Static, and Dynamic Computer‐Assisted Implant Placement: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This meta‐analysis finds that both static and dynamic computer‐assisted implant placement methods offer significantly better transfer accuracy than freehand placement. No clinically relevant accuracy differences were found between static and dynamic approaches.
Florian Sebastian Reiff   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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