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Immunoexpression of cytokeratin 19 in oral swab from fixed orthodontic appliance users

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 2007
The use of fixed orthodontic appliances can improve someone's mastication, speech and appearance. However, this appliance acts as a strange object that may cause irritation to the mucosa epithelial of oral cavity, because of the friction and pressure ...
Dwi Mutia Ramdhini, S. Sunardhi Widyaputra, Murnisari Dardjan   +2 more
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Effects of contemporary orthodontic composites on tooth color following short-term fixed orthodontic treatment: A controlled clinical study [PDF]

, 2015
Background/aim: To determine the color alterations of natural teeth associated with different orthodontic composites used in comprehensive short-term treatment.
Malkoç, S., Toy, E., Çörekçi, B., Öztürk, B., Öztürk, Fırat   +4 more
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Oral microbiota carriage in patients with multibracket appliance in relation to the quality of oral hygiene [PDF]

, 2016
Background: The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of oral microbiota (Candida species (spp.), Streptococcus mutans, and Lactobacilli) in patients with multibracket (MB) appliances in relation to the quality of oral hygiene.
Eichenauer, Johanna, Klaus, Katharina, Ruf, Sabine, Sprenger, Rhea   +3 more
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Calcium, amylase, glucose, total protein concentrations, flow rate, pH and buffering capacity of saliva in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2012
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate qualitative and quantitative changes in the saliva of individuals undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. METHODS: Salivary samples were collected from 50 individuals divided in two groups: Experimental Group ...
Hellen Soares Teixeira, Stella Maris Oliveira Kaulfuss, Jucienne Salgado Ribeiro, Betina do Rosário Pereira, João Armando Brancher, Elisa Souza Camargo   +5 more
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Orthodontic emergencies and mental state of Chinese orthodontic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Oral Health, 2021
Background The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic postponed routine follow-up visits of many orthodontic patients, which compromised their treatment process and mental states.
Shuqi Quan, Yutong Guo, Jiawei Zhou, Guanning Zhang, Ke Xing, Hongxiang Mei, Juan Li   +6 more
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Effect of fixed orthodontic appliances on salivary microbial parameters at 6 months: a controlled observational study

Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2014
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the microbial changes in children with fixed orthodontic appliances compared with a control group of children without orthodontic treatment.
Delphine MARET, Christine MARCHAL-SIXOU, Jean-Noel VERGNES, Olivier HAMEL, Marie GEORGELIN-GURGEL, Lucas VAN DER SLUIS, Michel SIXOU   +6 more
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The impact of oral hygiene instruction on plaque control in orthodontic patients: a cross-sectional study

Brazilian Dental Science, 2022
Objective: Deficient dental plaque control is common in adolescents, mainly among those wearing orthodontic apparatus. This study aimed to compare plaque control and oral hygiene habits in adolescents with and without fixed orthodontic appliances ...
Daniela Cia Penoni, Milena Ferreira Moura, Liliam Gusmão da Costa Florenzano, Marcela Melo dos Santos, Juliana Cristina Carlos   +4 more
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Staging Orthodontic Aligners for Complex Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 2021
The recent trend in orthodontics has shown an increased shift toward aligner therapy. For years, orthodontists have used fixed preadjusted appliances for orthodontic treatment.
Shivam Mehta, Dolly Patel, Sumit Yadav
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Effects of orthodontic mechanics on root resorption: A comparative study

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Orthodontic treatment is a common dental procedure aimed at correcting malocclusions and improving dental aesthetics. However, one of the potential side effects of orthodontic treatment is root resorption, which can lead to permanent damage ...
Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Sultan Fatil Habib Alruwaili, Mohammed Khalid Alessa, Abdullah Anwar Alhamid, Saif Saud M Albilasi, Samer Abdullah Alanazi   +5 more
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The Attitudes of Children Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment toward Face Mask Wearing during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross Sectional Study

Children, 2022
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the protective face mask has proven to be essential. The protective face masks cover the lower part of the face, including teeth and, for orthodontic patients, the orthodontic appliances.
Jessica Olivia Cherecheș, Gabriela Ciavoi, Abel Emanuel Moca, Raluca Iurcov, Raluca Dima, Marius Bembea, Luminița Ligia Vaida   +6 more
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