Comparison of Enamel Demineralisation Scores between Passive Self-Ligation Brackets and Conventional Ligation Brackets in Patients Undergoing Orthodontic TreatmentA Laser Fluorescence Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020 Introduction: Enamel demineralisation is often seen in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment because appliances create retentive areas around the brackets leading to food debris accumulation.
Akriti Tiwari, Ravindra Kumar Jain
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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 +2 more
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Titanium Nitride and Nitrogen Ion Implanted Coated Dental Materials [PDF]
, 2012 Titanium nitride and/or nitrogen ion implanted coated dental materials have been investigated since the mid-1980s and considered in various applications in dentistry such as implants, abutments, orthodontic wires, endodontic files, periodontal/oral ...
Al Jabbari, Youssef S. +5 more
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, 2013 OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of bracket-ligature combination on the amount of orthodontic space closure over three months. DESIGN: Randomized clinical trial with three parallel groups.
Benson, P +4 more
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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 +5 more
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Bonding with Self-etching Primers – Pumice or Pre-etch? An \u3cem\u3ein vitro\u3c/em\u3e Study [PDF]
, 2012 The purpose of this study was to compare the shear bond strengths (SBSs) of orthodontic brackets bonded with self-etching primer (SEP) using different enamel surface preparations. A two-by-two factorial study design was used.
Berzins, David W. +4 more
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Air-powder polishing on self-ligating brackets after clinical use: effects on debris levels
Dental Press Journal of OrthodonticsIntroduction: Debris buildup on brackets and arch surfaces is one of the main factors that can influence the intensity of friction between bracket and orthodontic wire.
Mônica L. S. Castro Aragón +2 more
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Contemporary Clinical DentistryBackground: 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 +4 more
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Silver nanoparticles in orthodontics, a new alternative in bacterial inhibition: in vitro study
Progress in Orthodontics, 2020 Background The purpose of the study is to assess the antiadherent and antibacterial properties of surface-modified different orthodontic brackets with silver nanoparticles against Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus, using radiomarker ...
Irania Jasso-Ruiz +5 more
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Effects of contemporary orthodontic composites on tooth color following short-term fixed orthodontic treatment: A controlled clinical study [PDF]
, 2015 Background/aim: To determine the color alterations of natural teeth associated with different orthodontic composites used in comprehensive short-term treatment.
Malkoç, S. +4 more
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