Judging orthodontic treatment complexity [PDF]
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2016 Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate possible relations between anticipated overall treatment complexity (AOTC) of an orthodontic case and malocclusion characteristics. Methods: Two groups of orthodontists (groups A and B) were asked to define perceived treatment complexity (PTC) of orthodontic cases based on 16 characteristics of
Clijmans, Maïté +6 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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Midpalatal implants vs headgear for orthodontic anchorage - a randomized clinical trial: Cephalometric results [PDF]
, 2007 OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical effectiveness of the mid-palatal implant as a method of reinforcing anchorage during orthodontic treatment with that of conventional extra-oral anchorage.
Benson, P.E. +5 more
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A comparison of patient testimonials on YouTube of the most common orthodontic treatment modalities: braces, in-office aligners, and direct-to-consumer aligners [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction: The objectives of this research was to investigate and compare the educational value of the most popular YouTube orthodontic patient testimonials between braces (B), in- office aligners (IOA), and direct-to-consumer aligners (DTCA), and to ...
Hunsaker, Riley
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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in the pediatric age: the role of the dentist [PDF]
, 2019 Sleep disordered breathing in children designates a wide spectrum of respiratory disorders characterized by partial or complete obstruction of the upper airways.
Di Carlo, G +4 more
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Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling of Class III Treatment with Orthodontic Appliances with a Movable Ramp [PDF]
, 2016 Treatment of class III is a current problem in orthodontics that requires constant improvement of its methods, development of new or modifications of known methods and techniques.
Doroshenko, N. (Nataliia) +4 more
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Orthodontic Treatment: Need and Demand in North Karnataka School Children [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014 Objectives: To assess the normative need, demand and knowledge of/for/on orthodontic treatment in Karnataka school children who were aged 12-16 years.
Chaitra K +3 more
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Induced Ankylosis of a Primary Molar for Skeletal Anchorage in the Mandible as Alternative to Mini-Implants [PDF]
, 2015 Background Mesial protraction of mandibular posterior teeth requires increased anchorage to avoid undesired tooth movements. Orthodontic mini-implants have become a popular and successful way to increase skeletal anchorage in such cases.
Angelopoulou, Matina V. +3 more
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Piezosurgery®-assisted periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2017 Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontic procedure has become useful adjunct to reduce orthodontic treatment time as compared with conventional orthodontics.
Vikas Vilas Pakhare +5 more
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A survey regarding orthodontic treatment among contemporary college freshmen in China
BMC Oral Health, 2022 Background A growing number of Chinese residents are seeking orthodontic treatment. The aim of the study was to investigate rates of orthodontic publicity, orthodontic treatment history and related factors among college freshmen in China, to ...
Tianyi Wang +3 more
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