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Ultraviolet-induced Surface Grafting of Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate on Polyether Ether Ketone for Inducing Antibiofilm Properties [PDF]

, 2017
Since octafluoropentyl methacrylate is an antifouling polymer, surface modification of polyether ether ketone with octafluoropentyl methacrylate is a practical approach to obtaining anti-biofilm biocompatible devices.
Amdjadi, Parisa, Dashtimoghadam, Erfan, Fahimipour, Farahnaz, Ghasemi, Amir, Najafi, Farhood, Nojehdehian, Hanieh, Seifi, Massoud, Tayebi, Lobat   +7 more
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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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The Patient‐Centred Interdental Cleaning Concept—Consensus Based on a Round Table

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To consolidate clinical and scientific evidence and develop personalised recommendations for the optimal use of interdental devices, addressing the diverse needs of patients with varying oral health conditions based on the outcomes of an expert meeting.
Tim M. J. A. Thomassen, Dagmar E. Slot, Christian Graetz, Nicola Discepoli, Johannes C. Ehrenthal, Cornelia Frese, Inmaculada Tomás, Christof E. Dörfer, Fridus (G. A.) Van der Weijden, Sonja Sälzer   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of white spot lesions after removable appliance treatment in the mixed dentition period with photodiagnostic method

Clinical and Investigative Orthodontics
Introduction White spot lesions (WSL), which are considered the beginning of caries formation, can often be seen during orthodontic treatments. This study aims to investigate the influence of removable orthodontic appliances, utilized during the mixed ...
Taner Ozturk, Ebru Topcuoglu Hashimli, Gokhan Coban, Ahmet Yagci, Celal Irgin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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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Oral Hygiene Recommendations From Orthodontists to Orthodontic Patients

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Intro The aim of this questionnaire survey was to analyse the approach orthodontists take on oral hygiene (OH) throughout Germany. The information orthodontists provide their patients with respect to brushing and steps the patients can take at home to achieve the best results, as well as the amount of times orthodontists scheduled controls and
Christina Baumer, Irene Schmidtmann, Daniela Ohlendorf, Priscila Ferrari Peron, Ambili R. Mundethu, Heinrich Wehrbein, Christina Erbe   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Interrelatıonshıps Between Orthodontıcs And Perıodontıcs

Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 1989
It has been known that orthodontic appliances have been a local etiologic factor contributing to periodontal problems. Properly executed tooth movement should be accompanied by a more favorable periodontal response rather than an adverse reaction.
Sevil Akkaya
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison Between Detection of Orthodontic‐Related Carious Lesions With Fluorescence or Visual Method: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To pare the detection of carious lesions involving orthodontic appliances (O) with the fluorescent method (I) and visual clinical examination (R) in patients treated with fixed orthodontics (P). Methods Five databases and grey literature were searched until January 2023.
Luciana Pereira da Silva, Fernanda Mafei Felix da Silva, Marcela Baraúna Magno, Daniele Masterson Tavares Pereira Ferreira, Amanda Cunha Regal de Castro, Maria Augusta Visconti, Lucianne Cople Maia, Aline de Almeida Neves   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral and Extra-Oral Manifestations of Hypersensitivity Reactions in Orthodontics: A Comprehensive Review

Journal of Functional Biomaterials
Although rare, oral manifestations of hypersensitivity reactions in orthodontic patients pose a significant clinical challenge due to their heterogeneous presentations, and can cause discomfort and pain, possibly impacting patients’ quality of life and ...
Federica Di Spirito, Alessandra Amato, Maria Pia Di Palo, Rahila Ferraro, Davide Cannatà, Marzio Galdi, Elettra Sacco, Massimo Amato   +7 more
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Skeletal alterations associated with the use of bonded rapid maxillary expansion appliance [PDF]

, 2011
Bonded maxillary expansion appliances have been suggested to control increases in the vertical dimension of the face after rapid maxillary expansion (RME). However, there is still no consensus in the literature about its real skeletal effects.
Abrao, Jorge, Rossi, Andiara de, Rossi, Moara de   +2 more
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