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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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Effects of orthodontic treatment with aligners and fixed appliances on speech.

Angle Orthodontist, 2021
OBJECTIVES To evaluate effects of orthodontic treatment with aligners and conventional fixed appliances on production of speech. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a parallel, randomized clinical trial.
Paulo Eduardo Damasceno Melo, Jéssica-Rico Bocato, A. C. de Castro Ferreira Conti, Karen Regina Siqueira de Souza, T. Fernandes, M. D. de Almeida, P. Oltramari   +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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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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Comparison of Short-Term Oral Impacts Experienced by Patients Treated with Invisalign or Conventional Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

Medical Principles and Practice, 2019
Objectives: Our objective was to test the hypothesis that thermoplastic clear aligners (Invisalign®; Align Technology, Santa Clara, CA, USA) are more pleasant for patients than conventional fixed orthodontic appliances.
S. Alajmi, Arwa Shaban, R. Al-Azemi
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Salivary concentrations of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli during an orthodontic treatment. An observational study comparing fixed and removable orthodontic appliances

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2019
This study aimed to investigate salivary concentrations of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and some Lactobacilli, and plaque index (PI) in patients wearing fixed versus removable orthodontic appliances.
S. Mummolo, M. Tieri, A. Nota, S. Caruso, A. Darvizeh, F. Albani, R. Gatto, G. Marzo, E. Marchetti, V. Quinzi, S. Tecco   +10 more
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Comparison of pain perception, anxiety, and impacts on oral health-related quality of life between patients receiving clear aligners and fixed appliances during the initial stage of orthodontic treatment.

European Journal of Orthodontics, 2020
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Clear aligner is an advanced orthodontic method with benefits of comfort, aesthetics, and convenience. This study aimed to compare pain perception, anxiety, and impacts on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) between ...
M. Gao, Xinyu Yan, R. Zhao, Yue Shan, Yiyin Chen, F. Jian, H. Long, W. Lai   +7 more
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