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Do Dietary Habits Influence Trace Elements Release from Fixed Orthodontic Appliances?

open access: yesBiological Trace Element Research, 2017
The objective was to investigate the effect of dietary habits on the release of Cr and Ni ions from orthodontic appliances by hair mineral analysis. Patients (N = 47) underwent electronic questionnaire survey to investigate the effect of dietary habits ...
Paulina Wołowiec   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Efficacy of different protocols of non‐surgical periodontal therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

open access: yesJournal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
The study focused on the efficacy of different NSPT protocols in subjects with type 2 diabetes and periodontitis.NSPT was more efficacious than oral hygiene alone or associated with supra‐gingival scaling with regard to all periodontal clinical outcomes, including a small effect on HbA1c.
Stefano Corbella   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Orthodontic Plier with Protractor for Orthodontic Wire bending

open access: yesAnnals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Karachi Medical & Dental College
An inventive orthodontic instrument intended to improve accuracy during orthodontic wire bending operations. With the use of a unique tool called the Orthodontic Plier with Protractor, orthodontists can now manipulate wire at precise angles due to its ...
Ibrahim Alshahrani, Ali Alhaizaey
doaj   +1 more source

Using Natural Language Processing to Develop an Automated Orthodontic Diagnostic System [PDF]

open access: yesarXiv, 2019
We work on the task of automatically designing a treatment plan from the findings included in the medical certificate written by the dentist. To develop an artificial intelligence system that deals with free-form certificates written by dentists, we annotate the findings and utilized the natural language processing approach.
arxiv  

An Investigation into the Bonding Properties of New Generation Ceramic Brackets As Compared to a Stainless Steel Bracket [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Introduction: More patients are seeking esthetic alternatives for their orthodontic treatment options, which has led to increased use of ceramic brackets in recent years.
Inoue, Ami
core   +1 more source

Prevalence of Altered Craniofacial Morphology in Children With OSA

open access: yesJournal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) affect a significant percentage of children. Recent studies have suggested that altered craniofacial morphology may contribute to the multifactorial pathophysiology of OSA. This study aims to determine the prevalence of craniofacial abnormalities and malocclusion in children referred for ...
Nelly Huynh   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Appliance-level Flexible Scheduling for Socio-technical Smart Grid Optimisation [PDF]

open access: yesarXiv, 2019
Participation in residential energy demand response programs requires an active role by the consumers. They contribute flexibility in how they use their appliances as the means to adjust energy consumption, and reduce demand peaks, possibly at the expense of their own comfort (e.g., thermal).
arxiv  

Composition, Phase Structure, and Corrosion of Nickel-Free and Nickel-Containing Stainless Steel Orthodontic Wires [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Stainless steel wires have long been used in orthodontics. The austenitic stainless steel used in orthodontics contains approximately 18 wt% chromium and 8 wt% nickel. Nickel improves the corrosion resistance and helps maintain the austenite structure of
Rakalla, Amrita
core   +1 more source

Fibrotic encapsulation of orthodontic appliance in palate

open access: yesJournal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2017
Iatrogenic trauma though not serious is very common in dental practice. Orthodontic treatment can inflict such injuries as they are prolonged over a long period of time. Ill-fabricated orthodontic appliances, such as wires and brackets, or the patients' habits such as application of constant pressure over the appliance can traumatize the adjacent oral ...
Anitha Logaranjani   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

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