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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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The Effect of Preheating, Resin‐Based Composite, and Wire Types of Orthodontic Lingual Fixed Retainers on the Load at Failure: A Comparative In‐Vitro Study

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Preheating resin‐based composites (RBC) has been shown to enhance their mechanical and bonding properties. Nevertheless, the effect of preheating RBCs on the performance of orthodontic lingual fixed retainers has been scarcely reported.
Hanin E. Yeslam, Hussain Y. A. Marghalani, Abdulrahman Aljehani, Feras Ramadan, Zaki Hakami   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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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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

Journal 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, Ahmed Elfana, Chao‐Chieh Yang, Dean Morton, Wei‐Shao Lin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (dsc) Analyses Of Esthetic Nickel-Titanium Wires As-Received And After Clinical Use [PDF]

, 2013
Introduction: The demand for esthetic orthodontics has increased rapidly over the past few decades, and much progress has been made in the development of esthetic clear and translucent brackets for labial orthodontics. However, the majority of wires used
Valeri, Nicholas
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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
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Orthodontic Appliance-Related Mucosal Ulcerations in Newborns and Infants With Craniofacial Disorders. [PDF]

Clin Exp Dent Res
ABSTRACT Objectives In craniofacial disorders (CD) like cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P), Robin sequence (RS) or Down syndrome (DS), an early orthodontic intervention with different palatal plate devices is often applied. However, there are no data on complications such as mucosal ulcerations (MU).To determine the frequency and location of MU and ...
Weismann C, Heise K, Peters K, Bockstedte M, Schulz MC, Wiechers C, Quante M, Poets CF, Koos B, Aretxabaleta M.   +9 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

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

Journal 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, Annika Kroeger, Stefan Roehling, Christine Reiff, Moritz Kebschull   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

, 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, Bernhold, Bloom, Burstone, Burstone, Chekay, Cobb, Cobb, Dalstra, Egger, Erdinc, Evans, Evans, Fernandes, Fernandes, Firestone, Fleming, Fleming, Huffman, Jones, Jones, Jones, Kapila, Keim, Kuftinec, Lew, Linge, Linge, Little, Mandall, Manzanera, Marques, Miura, Ng'ang'a, Ngan, O'Brien, O'Brien, O'Brien, Pandis, Pandis, Proffit, Richmond, Riley, Rudolph, Scheurer, Weiland, Weiland, West, West, Whiting-O'Keefe, Wyk   +50 more
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