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Abstract Background Family plays a significant role in children's dental and oral health (DOH) elements, such as children's DOH knowledge and practice, the development of children's dental fear and anxiety (DFA), children's dental visits, and children's DOH status.
Wisnu Fadila+5 more
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Application of antibacterial nanoparticles in orthodontic materials
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
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The Effect of Removable Orthodontic Appliances on Oral Microbiota: A Systematic Review
Background (1): Removable orthodontic appliances may favor plaque accumulation and oral microbe colonization. This might be associated with intraoral adverse effects on enamel or periodontal tissues.
A. Lucchese+4 more
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Objectives Adults with fixed orthodontic appliances are increasing nowadays. Compared with adolescents, adults present biological differences that might influence treatment duration.
A. Abbing+3 more
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ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptance of an AI‐supported teaching tool for cephalometric tracing in orthodontic education. Munich Cephalometric Application for Training (MCAT) was introduced to students from two consecutive semesters. Participants were given access to independently train on their own computers. Finally,
Hisham Sabbagh+5 more
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Mechanical plaque removal in step‐1 of care
Abstract Maintaining a regular oral hygiene routine is essential for taking care of our mouths, ensuring healthy teeth, and achieving fresh breath. Patient education on oral hygiene is an important component of their overall treatment. Firstly, patients should be informed about the direct connection between bacteria in dental plaque and oral diseases ...
G. A. (Fridus) Van der Weijden+1 more
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A computational fluid dynamic analysis of peri-bracket salivary flow influencing the microbial and periodontal parameters. [PDF]
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+5 more
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Orthodontic Appliances: Their Use and Abuse [PDF]
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Adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances are at high risk of developing dental caries. To date, new smartphone technologies have seldom been used to support them in the preventive behavior that can help prevent dental caries.
J. Scheerman+7 more
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Confidence Among Graduating Dental Students on Their Competencies During the COVID‐19 Pandemic
ABSTRACT Objective To assess the confidence of graduating dental students affected by the COVID‐19 pandemic's clinic closure and restrictions and again after their first year of practice. Methods Previously validated online surveys were sent to the University of Toronto classes of 2021 (n = 118, “21S”) and 2022 (n = 120, “22S”) at graduation and after ...
Neena L. D'Souza+3 more
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