Background This study aimed to assess the impact of aligner activation and power arm length and material on canine and aligner displacement, von Mises stress in the power arm, and principal stress in the periodontal ligament (PDL) during canine tooth ...
Aysegul Inan, Merve Gonca
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Comparative anchorage maintenance between the intercanine coil, lip bumper, and mandibular cervical traction during cuspid retraction [PDF]
Thesis (M.Sc.D.)--Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, 1972 (Orthodontics)Bibliography included.The present study was undertaken to compare the efficiency of three different biomechanical mechanisms in preserving mandibular molar anchorage ...
Iverson, Dennis B.
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Canine substitution using clear aligners—a case report and literature review
This case report describes a 16-year-old male patient who presented with bilateral peg-shaped lateral incisors, Class II Division 1 incisors and a Class II buccal occlusion.
Jiang Yinglu, Mei Li
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Effect of orthodontic space closure on dental pulp sensitivity. Prospective clinical trial
AbstractBackgroundOrthodontic tooth movement (OTM) is a biological process that can influence the function of the pulp, including its innervation. The excitability of the nerve fibres of the pulp may be altered by forces exerted on the nerve fibres or by reduced blood flow to the pulp.
Aljaž Golež +2 more
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The role of implantology in the treatment of dental aplasia
Hypodontia is the most frequent congenital tooth development disorder. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment are vital for a successful treatment. For aesthetics and space maintenance persisting deciduous teeth can be temporarily kept until the
Szabolcs Gyulai-Gaál +3 more
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The prevalence of malocclusion in Maltese schoolchildren as measured by the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need [PDF]
The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN), a widelyused, standardised epidemiological tool was used to determine the prevalence of malocclusion in Maltese schoolchildren.
Camilleri, Simon, Mulligan, Kevin M.
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Effects of intraoral aging of arch-wires on frictional forces: An ex vivo study
Introduction: Archwires act as gears to move teeth with light, continuous forces. However, the intraoral use of orthodontic archwires is liable to surface deposits which alter the mechanical properties of archwires, causing an increase in the friction ...
Avinash Kumar +2 more
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Orthodontic Treatment of a Patient with Bilateral Congenitally Missing Maxillary Canines: The Effects of First Premolar Substitution on the Functional Outcome [PDF]
Permanent canines are thought to play a pivotal role in obtaining an ideal occlusion. Dentists occasionally encounter patients who lack canines and are therefore missing a key to harmonious guidance during functional mandibular excursions.
Ishihara, Yoshihito +4 more
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A cyanoacrylate direct bonding system of orthodontic attachments [PDF]
Thesis (M.Sc.D.)--Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, 1973.
Fasy, James J.
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Evaluation of surgical-orthodontic treatments on impacted mandibular canines [PDF]
Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate patients treated for impacted mandibular canines through a combined surgical and orthodontic approach. Study Design: The cases which were made button operations of impacted mandibular canines were selected ...
Aras, Hamdi +3 more
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