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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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Clear Aligners and Bruxism: A Systematic Review
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.This study aimed to systematically evaluate the relationship between clear aligner therapy and bruxism, including both sleep and awake bruxism, to determine whether aligners act as a neutral factor, protective agent, or risk factor. The findings indicate that no definitive conclusion can be drawn, as the current evidence is limited and contradictory ...
André Luís Porporatti +4 more
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Early Condylectomy: Biological Considerations [PDF]
, 2018 Objective: To describe the early treatment of two patients with unilateral condylar hyperplasia (UCH) diagnosis and therapeutic surgical protocol (early condylectomy) supported by the current biological knowledge about the development and repair of ...
Almeida, Luis Eduardo +2 more
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Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.This umbrella review of 21 systematic reviews evaluates occlusal splint therapy for TMD. Findings indicate mostly small beneficial or neutral effects on pain and mouth opening. Consequently, clinicians should prioritise cost‐effectiveness and patient preferences when considering splints, given the high variability in methodological quality across ...
Daniela Del Sorbo +5 more
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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 +4 more
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Influence of Fluoride and Stress on the Electrochemical Properties of Nickel-Titanium Coils [PDF]
, 2015 The aim of this study was to examine the effects of fluoride and stress on the electrochemical properties of nickel-titanium coils. Forty Dentsply GAC NiTi coils were divided into four groups of ten and individually tested.
Barnes, Ashley
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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 +6 more
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Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess treatment outcomes, identify predictors of relapse in skeletal Class III patients treated with the surgery‐first approach (SFA), comparing fixed appliances (FA) with invisalign clear aligners (CA). Materials and Methods Forty adult patients treated with bimaxillary surgery and SFA were retrospectively ...
Yang Zhou +3 more
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Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Management of class III malocclusion in patients with cleft is geared toward improving the maxillary position with maxillary protraction therapy with or without bone anchorage. This study aims at evaluating the effects of bone‐anchored maxillary protraction (BAMP) and tooth‐anchored maxillary protraction (TAMP) appliances in patients with ...
Vaibhav Gandhi +4 more
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Evaluation of fit for 3D printed retainers as compared to thermoform retainers [PDF]
, 2018 EVALUATION OF FIT FOR 3D PRINTED RETAINERS AS COMPARED TO THERMOFORM RETAINERS By David Cole, D.M.D. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University Thesis
Cole, David J
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