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Do the Mechanical and Chemical Properties of Invisalign\u3csup\u3eTM\u3c/sup\u3e Appliances Change After Use? A Retrieval Analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Aim: To investigate the mechanical and chemical alterations of Invisalign appliances after intraoral aging. Materials and methods: Samples of Invisalign appliances (Align Technology, San Jose, California, USA) were collected following routine treatment ...
Bradley, T. Gerard   +4 more
core   +1 more source

The combined use of corticotomy and clear aligners: a case report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
OBJECTIVE:   To describe an orthodontic treatment that combines an esthetic approach (clear aligners) with surgery (alveolar corticotomy).
Altieri, F.   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Prevalence and local factors associated with radiographic bone loss in primary dentition: A retrospective study

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the radiographic bone level in primary molars in a Brazilian population, define the prevalence of bone loss, and identify the local factors associated with early bone alterations. Methods Radiographs of children who attended Piracicaba Dental School (Brazil) between 2014 and 2020 were evaluated.
Murilo C. Paraluppi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Orthodontic Appliances on the Evaluation of the Professionalism and Esthetics of an Adult Employee [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
This study explored the influence of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances on participants’ ratings of the job performance, intelligence, and attractiveness of an adult female.
Vaccariello, Laura Hanson
core   +1 more source

Management of severe Class II malocclusion with sequential removable functional and orthodontic appliances: a case for MorthRCSEd examination [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
INTRODUCTION: Functional appliances are an effective way of treating skeletal Class II malocclusion in children and adolescents. A 12 month step-wise mandibular advancement protocol has been proved to enhance the condylar growth and improve the ...
Li, LCF, Wong, RWK
core   +1 more source

A randomized controlled trial of home‐applied dual‐light photodynamic therapy during supportive periodontal care (HOPE‐CP study)

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Periodontitis is a common, chronic inflammatory disease that relies heavily on effective daily oral hygiene for long‐term control. Light‐based therapies have demonstrated strong antibacterial potential; however, their effectiveness in regular home use remains unexplored.
Saila Pakarinen   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Orthodontists’ Interest in Various Orthodontic Appliances?

open access: yesTurkish Journal of Orthodontics, 2023
Objective: To determine the changes in orthodontists’ interest in various orthodontic appliances during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Merve Nur Eğlenen, Mehmet Ali Yavan
doaj   +1 more source

Prosthodontic management of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: a case report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Introduction: Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a hereditary disorder associated with developmental disorders of two or more structures of ectodermal embryonic origin.
Bajraktarova, B.   +6 more
core   +3 more sources

Epiglottis Collapse in Individuals With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep. The epiglottis, often overlooked in conventional assessments, has emerged as a site of significant obstruction in OSA.
Dan Chen   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quantification of wear-time adherence of removable appliances in young orthodontic patients in relation to their BMI: a preliminary study

open access: yesPatient Preference and Adherence, 2014
Timm Cornelius Schott,1 Björn Ludwig2,3 1Department of Orthodontics, Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen, Germany; 2Private practice, Traben-Trarbach, Germany; 3Department of Orthodontics University of Homburg/Saar, Germany Purpose: The ...
Schott TC, Ludwig B
doaj  

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