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The effect of SensiKIN mouthwash on shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets on enamel surface: An in vitro study [PDF]

Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
Background. Mouthwashes are used to control and decrease problems such as the accumulation of microorganisms and plaque in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Mehdi Daneshpooy, Parastou Nastarin, Seyyedeh Shabnam Sajjadi   +2 more
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Debonding stresses of metal orthodontic brackets retained to tooth enamel with co-cured self-etch primer [PDF]

Journal of Orthodontic Science
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficiency of the self-etch primer co-curing protocol in retaining orthodontic brackets to tooth enamel. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A self-etch orthodontic resin primer was pre-cured or co-cured together with the resin adhesive ...
Khalid M. Abdelaziz, Afnan Alayyash, Youssef A. Algarni, Abdulaziz M. Alshahrani, David F. Murchison   +4 more
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Microbial adhesion on different types of orthodontic brackets and wires: An in vitro study [PDF]

Saudi Dental Journal
Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the microbial adhesion of different oral pathogens on different wires used in orthodontic treatment and to evaluate the potential of these pathogens to form biofilms on different types of orthodontic ...
Huda Abutayyem, Mahra Abdullatif Alshehhi, Maha Alameri, Muhammad Sohail Zafar   +3 more
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A novel stable biomimetic adhesive coating for functionalization of orthodontic brackets against bacterial colonization and white spot lesions [PDF]

BMC Oral Health
Background This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of polydopamine (PDA) functionalization on orthodontic brackets in inhibiting biofilm formation and promoting surface bioactivity to buffer the acidity of caries-causing bacteria around orthodontic ...
Lamia Singer, Sabina Karačić, Gabriele Bierbaum, Brianne Palmer, Christian Kirschneck, Christoph Bourauel   +5 more
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Evaluation of the Biocompatibility of Orthodontic Brackets and Wires: An In-Vitro Study

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Orthodontic treatment involves the use of various materials, including brackets and wires, which come into direct contact with oral tissues. Biocompatibility of these materials is crucial to ensure patient safety and treatment success.
Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Mashael Zaid Alfuhigi, Mohammad Younis Hajeer, Mohammed Abdullah Alrubaysh, Moath Ahmad Alslai, Abdulmajeed Fehaid Alsabilah   +5 more
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Evaluation of the Efficacy of 3D-Printed Customized Orthodontic Brackets in Reducing Treatment Time and Improving Outcomes

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: The advent of 3D printing technology has revolutionized orthodontic treatment, enabling the production of customized orthodontic brackets tailored to individual patients. These customized brackets are hypothesized to reduce treatment time and
Mohammad K. Alam, Mohammad Y. Hajeer, Abdullah H. Alshammari, Zeyad M. M. Alenezi, Shouq B. Aldhafeeri   +4 more
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Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Orthodontists’ Interest in Various Orthodontic Appliances?

Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 2023
Objective: To determine the changes in orthodontists’ interest in various orthodontic appliances during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Merve Nur Eğlenen, Mehmet Ali Yavan
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A Systematic Review on Nano Coated Orthodontic Brackets and its Antibacterial Effects [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2022
Introduction: Oral cavity is a natural habitat of bacteria which proliferates when an orthodontic appliance is placed which leads to enamel demineralisation or white spot lesions.
Suvetha Siva, Shreya Kishore, Priyanka, Aadhirai Gopinath   +3 more
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Determination of orthodontic bracket and tooth adaptation using an X-ray micro-computer tomography scanner

MethodsX, 2020
The determination of the orthodontic brackets’ adaptation to the curvatures of teeth is a difficult topic to study. The complexity arise due to the different designs of their fitting surfaces, margins and curvatures of orthodontic brackets.
Yaseen Fakir, BChD, MSc, Colm Keanly, Riaan Mulder, BChD, MSC, PhD   +2 more
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Clinical evaluation of bonded brackets for three composite bonding systems [PDF]

Al-Rafidain Dental Journal, 2005
Bonding the teeth with orthodontic brackets via orthodontic adhesive is essential stage in orthodontic treatment. But, still the failure bracket due to orthodontic or functional forces could be the predominant problem through the orthodontic ...
Hussain A Obaidi
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