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A Review on Orthodontic Brackets and Their Application in Clinical Orthodontics [PDF]

Cureus, 2023
Braces are undoubtedly a blessing for those whose teeth are misaligned in various ways, yet many people may not enjoy the traditional metal braces. However, some people are totally fine with having their teeth fused with the set of metal brackets and various metal components flowing through.
Mundhada, Vedanti V, Jadhav, Vikrant V, Reche, Amit   +2 more
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Nanoparticles in preventing biofilm formation on orthodontic brackets: Clinical study

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
This study investigates the effectiveness of nanoparticles in preventing the formation of biofilms on orthodontic brackets. Biofilm formation is a common concern during orthodontic treatment, as it can lead to oral health issues.
Mohammad K Alam, Shahad R F. Alruwaili, Razan A I. Alderaan, Dana S A. Alanazi   +3 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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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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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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Effect of Chlorhexidine and Povidone-iodine Mouth Rinses on Corrosion Resistance and Surface Characteristics of Stainless Steel Orthodontic Brackets – An in vitro and in vivo Study [PDF]

Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
Background: Stainless steel (SS) orthodontic brackets may have varying corrosion resistance when used with mouthwashes during orthodontic treatment. Studying their effects on orthodontic brackets will be beneficial.
Ragul Pugalendhi, N. K. Sapna Varma, Parvathy Ghosh, V. V. Ajith, Deepika Jayakrishnan Nair   +4 more
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Evaluation of Antibacterial Effect of Hybrid Nano-coating of Stainless Steel Orthodontic Brackets on Streptococcus Mutans – An In vitro Study

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Nano-coating of orthodontic brackets with a combination or hybrid of metals and metal oxides may reduce the streptococcus mutans count and incidence of enamel decalcification seen around brackets in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.
Anandan Nirmala, Kannan Ravi
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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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Evaluation of Integrity of Mesh of Different Orthodontic Brackets [PDF]

Al-Rafidain Dental Journal, 2011
Aims: To evaluate and compare the effect of micro etcher model II on geometrical integrity of base of variable types of orthodontic brackets after etching and compared with new bracket. Materials and Methods: Twenty seven brackets were divided into three
Omar H Alluazy
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Variability of slot size in orthodontic brackets [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2019
AbstractObjectiveThe accuracy of the information incorporated into brackets is a determining factor for the efficacy of torque applied to teeth. The aim of this study was to compare the dimensions of a bracket's slots with the nominal values announced by the manufacturer.Materials and methodsA total of 730 maxillary right central brackets manufactured ...
Clémentine Lefebvre, Hassan Saadaoui, Jean‐Marc Olive, Stéphane Renaudin, Fabienne Jordana   +4 more
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