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Abstract Aim To establish the efficacy of oscillating‐rotating power toothbrush (OR‐PTB) compared to high‐frequency sonic power toothbrush (HFS‐PTB) on improving parameters of plaque and gingival inflammation. Safety and participants' preference were secondary interests. Materials and methods MEDLINE‐PubMed and Cochrane‐CENTRAL databases were searched,
Eveline van der Sluijs+4 more
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The role of removable appliances in contemporary orthodontics [PDF]
The contemporary uses of removable appliances are considerably more limited than in the past. This article discusses possible reasons for their declining use, including recognition of their limitations. It is possible to achieve adequate occlusal improvement with these appliances providing that suitable cases are chosen.
N. A. Mandall+3 more
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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to systematically map the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA)‐based interventions in dentistry in relation to the type of intervention, the target groups and the constructs of the HAPA model that are used in the study and to assess the clinical relevance of the studies. Methods A search in the databases of
Karin Alexandra van Nes+3 more
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Introduction: Expectation is an important psychological factor affecting a patient’s evaluation and satisfaction level on the quality of treatment outcomes. It is essential to know the patient’s expectations of orthodontic treatment priorly because it is
Rizka Devi Damayanti+2 more
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Cytomorphometric Evaluation of Oral Mucosa among Children undergoing Acrylic Removable Orthodontic Appliances: An in vivo Study [PDF]
Introduction: The use of acrylic appliances in the oral cavity warrants biocompatibility evaluation. This study aimed to carry out an in vivo investigation of the cytomorphometric changes of oral mucosa among children undergoing acrylic removable ...
Maryam Omidkhoda+4 more
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(1) Background: The use of removable orthodontic appliances, which is common in early ages, requires careful hygiene, as several different microorganisms are found on their surface during the orthodontic treatment.
Carole Charavet+3 more
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Introduction: The use of removable orthodontic appliances with an expansion screw aims to obtain space in tooth crowding by expanding the dental arch. The tooth movement can affect one of the facial aesthetic components, which is the soft tissue profile.
Araminta Nariswari Candraningtyas+2 more
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Erbium laser‐assisted ceramic debonding: a scoping review
Abstract Purpose Removal of ceramic restorations and appliances can be time consuming, invasive, and inconvenient. Erbium lasers offer an alternative noninvasive method for debonding of ceramic appliances. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of current literature on the effectiveness of erbium lasers for removal of ceramic restorations ...
Janina Golob Deeb+4 more
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Objective: To compare young people’s experiences of wearing a range of orthodontic appliances. Design: A cross-sectional, qualitative study with purposive sampling. Setting: UK dental teaching hospital.
J. Kettle+5 more
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REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC ALIGNERS VERSUS FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES: A LITERATURE REVIEW
In order to point out the parallels between orthodontic techniques with fixed appliances and transparent aligners, this study proposed to review the scientific literature on removable orthodontic aligners versus fixed orthodontic appliances ...
Luíza Trindade Vilela+2 more
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