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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
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical and Salivary Findings in Patients with Different Types of Orthodontic Brackets

Acta Stomatologica Croatica, 2019
Aim: Data regarding different types of orthodontic brackets and ligation and various clinical and salivary findings are scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare clinical and salivary findings in patients with different types of fixed ...
Antonija Jurela, Karlo Sudarević, Ana Budimir, Vlaho Brailo, Božana Lončar Brzak, Bernard Janković   +5 more
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Orthodontic and Maxillofacial Surgery Treatment in Achondroplasia for Orofacial Alterations: A Systematic Review and Preliminary Age‐Stratified Guidelines

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This systematic review aimed to collect and appraise the clinical outcomes of all orthopaedic, orthodontic and surgical interventions in ACH patients. Following PROSPERO protocol, multiple database sources were searched to December 2024 with no language restrictions for (i) genetically confirmed ACH; (ii) any orthodontic/orthopaedic ...
Marco Farronato, Maria Francesca Bedeschi, Cristina Grippaudo, Gianluca Martino Tartaglia, Berardo Rinaldi, Cinzia Maspero   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Scalable Tool for Holding and Placement of Orthodontic Brackets

Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Karachi Medical & Dental College, 2023
An essential component of orthodontic therapy that affects the effectiveness of care and patient results is the positioning of orthodontic brackets precisely. This abstract introduces the idea of a “Scalable Tool for Holding and Placement of Orthodontic
Ibrahim Alshahrani, Ali Alhaizaey
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Biomechanical Assessment of Root Torque in Clear Aligners: Impact of Trimline Design, Engagers, and Pressure Points With Palatal Compensation Movement

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Root torque control is essential for guiding the proper movement of anterior teeth, primarily to prevent periodontal complications. This movement, in clear aligner therapy (CAT), requires precise force application to minimize unintended displacements.
Flavio Traversa, Gabriele Rossini
wiley   +1 more source

45S5 Bioglass paste is capable of protecting the enamel surrounding orthodontic brackets against erosive challenge

Journal of Orthodontic Science, 2019
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed at evaluating the effect of using a 45S5 bioglass paste and a topical fluoride as protective agents against acidic erosion (resembling acidic beverage softdrinks intake) for enamel surrounding orthodontic brackets.
Mona Aly Abbassy, Ahmed Samir Bakry, Nada Ibrahim Alshehri, Thoria Mohammed Alghamdi, Samiah Adnan Rafiq, Doha Hassan Aljeddawi, Danyah Saad Nujaim, Ali Habib Hassan   +7 more
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Orthodontic Patients' Motivation and Decision‐Making for Seeking Treatment With Traditional Fixed Appliances, Clear Aligners and Direct‐To‐Consumer Clear Aligners: A Qualitative Study—Part I

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Qualitative data helps explore factors surrounding patients' decisions with orthodontic treatment. The objectives were (1) to understand patients' motivation to undertake orthodontic treatment, (2) to understand their choices of a specific treatment modality, and (3) to determine the kinds of information provided to patients prior to
Sherry Lee, Ben Daniel, Li Mei, Mauro Farella, Fiona A. Firth   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patients' Treatment Experiences With Orthodontic Fixed Appliances, Clear Aligners and Direct‐to‐Consumer Clear Aligners: A Qualitative Study—Part II

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Understanding the orthodontic patient experience is critical in providing enhanced patient‐centred care. Qualitative methods were employed to gain insight into the factors shaping an individual's orthodontic treatment experience. Objectives (1) To understand orthodontic patient experience regarding treatment progress, interactions with ...
Sherry Lee, Ben K. Daniel, Li Mei, Mauro Farella, Fiona A. Firth   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Malocclusion Severity on the Number of Prescribed, Used Aligners and Treatment Duration; A Retrospective, Singe‐Centre, Cohort Study

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To assess the impact of baseline malocclusion severity on the number of prescribed, used aligners and treatment duration. Materials and Methods An unrestricted, independent search was conducted on the Invisalign ClinCheck database of a private practice for patients without any missing anterior teeth and whose treatment was finished ...
Angeliki Anna Gkinosati, Candice Durgnat, Effimia Koumpia, Nikolaos Pandis, Christodoulos Laspos, Alexandra K. Papadopoulou   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self-Ligating Brackets in Orthodontics

The Angle Orthodontist, 2010
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the clinical differences in relation to the use of self-ligating brackets in orthodontics. Materials and Methods: Electronic databases were searched; no restrictions relating to publication status or language of publication were applied.
Padhraig S, Fleming, Ama, Johal
openaire   +2 more sources