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Comparison of The Transformation Temperatures of Heat-Activated Nickel-Titanium Orthodontic Archwires By Two Different Techniques [PDF]

, 2016
Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the suitability of the Bend and Free Recovery (BFR) method as a standard test method to determine the transformation temperatures of heat-activated Ni-Ti orthodontic archwires.
Berzins, David W., Evans, Carla A., Galang-Boquieren, Maria Therese S., Megremis, Spiro, Obaisi, Noor Aminah, Tsay, Tzong Guang Peter, Viana, Grace   +6 more
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Effect of pH on in vitro biocompatibility of orthodontic miniscrew implants [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND: Although the clinical use of miniscrews has been investigated on a large scale, little is known about their biocompatibility. Since low pH can affect corrosion resistance, the aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic effect of ...
Angela Galeotti, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Roberta Cimino, Roberto Uomo, Rosa Valletta, Sergio Paduano, Vincenzo D’Antò   +6 more
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Effect of Maxillary Expansion and Protraction in Class III Children on Quality of Life, Dentofacial and Upper Airway Characteristics: A Controlled Clinical Trial

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the relationship between early dentofacial orthopaedic treatment, improvement in the width of oropharynx and nasopharynx, and quality of life. Materials and Methods Thirty‐three prepubertal children with skeletal Class III (median age 9 years; 56% females) received treatment with a maxillary expander and facemask.
Stjepan Spalj, Martina Zigante, Vedrana Tudor, Taner Öztürk, Ahmet Yağcı, Juan Martin Palomo   +5 more
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Structure, Composition, and Mechanical Properties of Australian Orthodontic Wires [PDF]

, 2009
Objective: To investigate the surface morphology, structure, elemental composition, and key mechanical properties of various sizes and tempers of Australian wires.
Berzins, David W., Bradley, T. Gerard, Eliades, George, Eliades, Theodore, Pelsue, Brian M., Zinelis, Spiros   +5 more
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Orthodontic palatal implants: clinical technique [PDF]

, 2004
The aim of this paper is to familiarize the readers with some of the clinical considerations necessary to ensure successful use of mid-palatal implants.
Benson, P.E., Doyle, P.T., O'Dwyer, J.J., Sandler, J., Tinsley, D.   +4 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Treatment Effectiveness in Skeletal Class III Malocclusion: Surgery‐First Approach Using Clear Aligners Versus Fixed Appliances

Orthodontics &Craniofacial Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess treatment outcomes, identify predictors of relapse in skeletal Class III patients treated with the surgery‐first approach (SFA), comparing fixed appliances (FA) with invisalign clear aligners (CA). Materials and Methods Forty adult patients treated with bimaxillary surgery and SFA were retrospectively ...
Yang Zhou, Xiaojing Liu, Zili Li, Bingshuang Zou   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Zygomatic Screws for Severe Open Bite Closure in a Young Friedreich's Ataxia Patient: A Case Report. [PDF]

Case Rep Dent
Introduction Friedreich′s ataxia is an inherited disease affecting the nervous system and presents huge orthodontic challenges affecting the patient′s coordination and muscular function. Observation Based on the rarity of this condition, the aim of this case report is to describe an unusual orthodontic treatment employed to manage a severe open bite in
Assali A, Zaoui F, Bahoum A.
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Does the bracket-ligature combination affect the amount of orthodontic space closure over three months? A randomized controlled trial

, 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, Collins, J, Sandler, J, Tinsley, D, Wong, H   +4 more
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Fluoridated elastomers: Effect on the microbiology of plaque [PDF]

, 2004
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of fluoridated elastomeric ligatures on the microbiology of local dental plaque in vivo. This randomized, prospective, longitudinal, clinical trial had a split-mouth crossover design. The subjects
Alstad, Banks, C.W.Ian Douglas, Corbett, Forsberg, Hallgren, Hallgren, Huser, Maltz, Mattick, Michael V. Martin, Philip E. Benson, Sakamaki, Scheie, Svanberg, ten Cate, Wilson, Wiltshire, Wiltshire   +18 more
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Applied materials engineering for orthodontic wires

Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 1989
Abstract In Australia, the history of materials engineering for orthodontic wires is generally related to the development of the Begg appliance. Therefore, until recently, it has helped in the search for light resilient forces produced by fine high-tensile stainless steel wires.
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