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Digital Versus Conventional Appliance Fabrication in Orthodontics: A Prospective Cohort Study on Students’ Perception of Education

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This prospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the subjective perception of digital and conventional orthodontic fabrication methods among dental students. The educational effectiveness of conventional and digital approaches was assessed using a novel approach that included user experience surveys and a quantitative evaluation of the ...
Lisa‐Marie Mai, Jonas Q. Schmid, Anja Quast, Philipp Meyer‐Marcotty, Bernhard Wiechens   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Resident Satisfaction With Orthodontic Training: Evaluating Experiences and Program

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The satisfaction of orthodontic residents with their training programs is a key indicator of program effectiveness and serves as an important guide for the improvement of educational and clinical training programs. This survey was conducted to evaluate the perceived satisfaction of orthodontic residents with the current training ...
Jason Nguyen, Sandra Andari, Maria Karakousoglou, Ross Brenner, Shaza Abass   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fluorides, orthodontics and demineralization: a systematic review [PDF]

, 2005
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of fluoride in preventing white spot lesion (WSL) demineralization during orthodontic treatment and compare all modes of fluoride delivery.
A. A. Shah, D. T. Millett, F. Dyer, N. Parkin, P. E. Benson, R. S. Vine   +5 more
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of 3D‐Printed Models in Tooth Morphology Training for Students

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives Tooth morphology is a fundamental aspect of dental education, essential for various clinical disciplines. Traditional teaching methods, such as 2D visualizations, gypsum models, and wax or soap carving, have been widely used to develop students’ spatial understanding and manual skills.
Ivet Dzhondrova, Ilia Liondev, Hristina Galeva, Todor Bogdanov, Todor Uzunov, Dimitar Kirov   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A computational fluid dynamic analysis of peri-bracket salivary flow influencing the microbial and periodontal parameters. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
Fixed vestibular appliances decrease the "self-cleansing" action of saliva and promote aggregation of dental plaque by disturbing the salivary flow field on tooth surfaces, leading to a higher prevalence of enamel demineralization and periodontal ...
Ping Zhu, Han Lin, Yi Han, Yi Lin, Yue Xu, Zhaoqiang Zhang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Do the Mechanical and Chemical Properties of Invisalign\u3csup\u3eTM\u3c/sup\u3e Appliances Change After Use? A Retrieval Analysis [PDF]

, 2016
Aim: To investigate the mechanical and chemical alterations of Invisalign appliances after intraoral aging. Materials and methods: Samples of Invisalign appliances (Align Technology, San Jose, California, USA) were collected following routine treatment ...
Bradley, T. Gerard, Eliades, George, Eliades, Theodore, Teske, Lauren, Zinelis, Spiros   +4 more
core   +1 more source

The Effect of Print Angulation on the Accuracy and Precision of 3D-Printed Orthodontic Retainers [PDF]

, 2020
Purpose: The aims of this study were: 1) to compare the accuracy and precision of 3- dimensional (3D) printed retainers at various angulations, 2) to evaluate the effect of angulation on printing time and the amount of resin consumed.
Williams, Allison
core   +1 more source

Quantification of three-dimensional orthodontic force systems of T-loop archwires [PDF]

, 2010
Objective: To demonstrate the three-dimensional (3D) orthodontic force systems of three commercial closing T-loop archwires using a new method and to quantify the force systems of the T-loop archwires.
Brizendine, Edward J., Chen, Jie, Isikbay, Serkis C.   +2 more
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Dental Students’ Evaluation of Digital Versus Conventional Axiography Following a Structured Educational Course: A Prospective Educational Study

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this study was to compare dental students’ subjective user experience of digital versus conventional axiography following structured teaching interventions, using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ). Methods A total of 47 dental students (26.37 ± 3.81 years; 33 female) participated in a standardized seminar consisting of ...
Lisa‐Marie Mai, Jérémy Mouchoux, Anja Quast, Philipp Meyer‐Marcotty, Bernhard Wiechens   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of antibacterial nanoparticles in orthodontic materials

Nanotechnology Reviews, 2022
During the orthodontic process, increased microbial colonization and dental plaque formation on the orthodontic appliances and auxiliaries are major complications, causing oral infectious diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal diseases.
Yun Zhang, Qin Du, Wei Fei, Xiaobing Li
doaj   +1 more source