BMC Oral HealthBackground This study assessed the effect of photobiomodulation (PBM) through single-dose diode 940 nm laser on pain after initial archwire placement. Methods This parallel-design clinical trial with 1:1 allocation ratio was conducted on 120 orthodontic ...
Amin Golshah +3 more
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Influence of Mastication on Orthodontic Wire Sliding in Nickel–Titanium Brackets with Superelastic Wings [PDF]
Journal of Functional Biomaterials(1) Background: Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) during sliding mechanics is influenced by a multitude of interactions. Studies suggest that vibration induced by mastication or usage of electric tooth brushes might impact resistance to sliding (RS) in ...
Jasmin Wichelhaus +3 more
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Assessment of Pain, Anxiety, and Cortisol Levels During the Initial Aligning Phase of Fixed Orthodontic Treatment [PDF]
Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 2019 Objective:We assessed pain and anxiety using psychological testing instruments (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children, visual analog scale) and a physiological testing instrument (salivary cortisol hormone level) after the insertion of orthodontic ...
Alev Aksoy +5 more
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A novel biomechanical model assessing continuous orthodontic archwire activation [PDF]
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2013 Objective The biomechanics of a continuous archwire inserted into multiple orthodontic brackets is poorly understood. The purpose of this research was to apply the birth-death technique to simulate insertion of an orthodontic wire and consequent transfer
C. Canales +5 more
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Evaluation of the Force System Acting Within an Orthodontic Appliance [PDF]
BioengineeringBackground: Implant-prosthetic rehabilitation of single-tooth edentulism often requires orthodontic reshaping of the potential implant-prosthetic space because its dimensions change due to the migration of adjacent teeth.
Amelia Smaranda Roșianu +3 more
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Patient-Reported Pain During Initial Leveling with Three Types of Nickel–Titanium Orthodontic Archwires: A Single-Blinded Comparative Study [PDF]
Applied SciencesBackground: Patient discomfort during the initial phase of orthodontic treatment is a common concern and may influence compliance. Archwire selection plays a critical role in modulating pain perception.
Mirela Georgieva +2 more
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Electrochemical and Surface Characterization of Nickel-Containing Orthodontic Archwires Under In Vitro and In Vivo Conditions. [PDF]
Dent J (Basel)Stoyanova-Ivanova A +7 more
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Traumatic Extrusive and Lateral Luxation of Maxillary Incisors During Orthodontic Treatment: A Multidisciplinary Management Approach [PDF]
Dentistry JournalBackground/Objectives: Traumatic dental injuries involving the maxillary anterior teeth are common; however, combined extrusive and lateral dislocation during active orthodontic treatment is uncommon and presents unique management challenges.
Marina Mirzabekian +6 more
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Novel desktop robotic system for orthodontic archwire bending: an accuracy and efficiency comparison with manual bending. [PDF]
Am J Transl ResQiu C +5 more
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A Tensile Test-Based Investigation of Load Deflection Properties of Three Commercial Superelastic Nickel-Titanium Orthodontic Archwires: An In Vitro Study. [PDF]
CureusVijayan R, Vadakkepediyakkal L, James J.
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