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Backgrounds: Using orthodontic fixed can form new plaque retention region, debris, and increase microbe activity due to difficulty of treating oral hygiene, which can cause periodontal tissue damage.
Aishah Anindyaning Prasanti +1 more
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ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives This study aimed to develop a virtual reality simulation (VRS) program that is based on a scenario, training dental hygiene students in the intraoral bisecting angle technique. We tested the effectiveness of VRS in education using performance confidence (PC), clinical competency (CC) and learning satisfaction (LS).
Bogeun Lee +6 more
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Fluoridated elastomers: Effect on the microbiology of plaque [PDF]
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of fluoridated elastomeric ligatures on the microbiology of local dental plaque in vivo. This randomized, prospective, longitudinal, clinical trial had a split-mouth crossover design. The subjects
Alstad +18 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction This randomised, single‐blind, controlled study aimed to compare daily adjunctive use of an ultrasonic water irrigation device to dental floss in controlling plaque and gingival inflammation in patients with gingivitis. Methods Participants were randomly allocated to either daily use of an ultrasonic water irrigator or dental ...
Susan M. Bissett +4 more
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A fully digital workflow for the design and manufacture of a class of metal orthodontic appliances
Background: Traditional working procedures requires a lot of clinical processes and processing time. Methods: The orthodontic metal appliances were made by applying oral scanners, digital images, computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing ...
Xin Yu +5 more
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Effects of active reminders and motivational techniques on oral hygiene and gingival health in orthodontic patients: a randomized clinical trial [PDF]
Purpose: To compare repeated oral hygiene instructions and motivation to text message reminders in improving oral hygiene compliance Methods: For this prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial, 60 patients were assigned to one of four groups ...
Shim, Jennifer
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The Patient‐Centred Interdental Cleaning Concept—Consensus Based on a Round Table
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 +9 more
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The Condition of the Masseter Muscles After Orthodontic Treatment with Fixed Appliances
Background: One of the methods used in malocclusion treatment is the use of fixed appliances. Research conducted so far has revealed that changes in bite force occurring over the course of orthodontic treatment are directly related to the functional ...
Sebastian Szajkowski +2 more
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The combined use of computer-guided, minimally invasive, flapless corticotomy and clear aligners as a novel approach to moderate crowding: a case report [PDF]
The aim of this case report was to describe an innovative orthodontic treatment method that combined surgical and orthodontic techniques. The novel method was used to achieve a positive result in a case of moderate crowding by employing a computer ...
Altieri, Federica +3 more
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Periodontitis and Periodontal Conditions in Systemically Healthy Children and Adolescents
ABSTRACT Objective To answer the PICoS question ‘in systemically healthy children and adolescents (Population), what are the main features of periodontitis, necrotising periodontal diseases (NPD) and other periodontal conditions (periodontal abscesses, endo‐periodontal lesions, traumatic occlusal forces, prosthesis‐ and tooth‐related factors ...
Inbar Eshkol‐Yogev +5 more
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