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Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2018 In this work, we investigated the properties of a glass-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (GFRTP) composed of small-diameter (ϕ = 5 μm), high-strength glass (T-glass) fibers and polycarbonate for esthetic orthodontic wires formed using pultrusion.
Yasuhiro Tanimoto +5 more
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An Ingested Orthodontic Wire Fragment: A Case Report [PDF]
Dentistry Journal, 2016 Accidental ingestion or inhalation of foreign bodies has been widely documented, including incidents which occur whilst undertaking dental treatment. Most ingested objects pass through the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) spontaneously, but approximately 10%–20% need to be removed endoscopically and 1% require surgery.
James Puryer +3 more
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The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract Hypoglossal nerve or tongue protruding muscle stimulation is a current treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea. Thus, the present study analyzed 3D deformations of the volumetric enlarged and reduced tongue base upon oropharyngeal neuromuscular stimulation.
Sydney Chen +2 more
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A novel β‐titanium alloy orthodontic wire [PDF]
The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018 Abstract This literature review investigated a recently developed orthodontic wire composed of a β‐titanium alloy known as “Gum Metal” and compared its properties with those of conventional wires.
Hong-Po Chang, Yu-Chuan Tseng
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Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Background The aim of the study is to report clinical outcomes of autogenous tooth transplantation (ATT) of fully developed third molars following the extraction of periodontally hopeless teeth as a part of the treatment of a stage III, grade C, molar‐incisor pattern (MIP) periodontitis case.
Alessandro Rizzi +3 more
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Microbial corrosion of orthodontic wires
IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research, 2022 To evaluate microbial corrosion by weight loss, microbial corrosion and elemental analysis of NiTi and stainless wires after period of 2 months in streptococcus mutans containing media. Percentage change in weight after 2 months is 1.7% and 0.8% in NiTi & SS respectively.
Vipul Kumar Sharma +4 more
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Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction There is a growing, national need for properly trained dentists to provide special care dentistry to a transitioning, aging, and medically complex population. This study describes the implementation and initial impact of a novel academic‐community intervention designed to rapidly address this critical gap in provider training and ...
Dan Burch +7 more
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Evaluation of the Biocompatibility of Orthodontic Brackets and Wires: An In-Vitro Study
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: Orthodontic treatment involves the use of various materials, including brackets and wires, which come into direct contact with oral tissues. Biocompatibility of these materials is crucial to ensure patient safety and treatment success.
Mohammad Khursheed Alam +5 more
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Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim To retrospectively collect clinical data of children affected by surgical complications resulting from foreign body ingestion, in order to describe the features of the involved foreign bodies and to analyse the different surgical complications related to their ingestion.
Alessia Salatto +13 more
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Dental Traumatology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background/Aim To evaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) of newly developed composite resin materials intended for dental splinting to enamel and to determine whether phosphoric acid etching alone provides reliable adhesion. Material and Methods Four experimental materials (G‐Fix, Light Fix, Ortho Connect, and Ortho Connect Flow) were compared
Wonkyu Shin +7 more
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