Orthodontic retainers: are they all the same? [PDF]
Dental Press J OrthodIntroduction: It is known that the stability of the results obtained with orthodontic treatment depends, in addition to the functional and aesthetic aspects, also on the adequate planning of the retention devices, the patient’s compliance with this new ...
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Management of Aberrant Frenum and Gingival Overgrowth in Orthodontic Patients: A Case Report. [PDF]
CureusThe frenum, a fold of mucous membrane, connects the lip and cheek to the alveolar mucosa, gingiva, and underlying periosteum. When the frenum is positioned excessively near the gingival margin, it has the potential to compromise gingival health, impeding
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Treatment effects of the MARA appliance and Activator-Headgear combined with fixed appliances in Class II division 1 malocclusion patients: A retrospective longitudinal study [PDF]
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2023 Introduction: Class II division 1 malocclusion treatment with functional devices offers acceptable results. These devices can be removable or fixed, and the essential difference between them is the need for compliance.
Deborah Brindeiro de Araújo BRITO +4 more
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Orthodontic biomechanics with intermaxillary elastics [PDF]
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2023 Introduction: Intermaxillary elastics are orthodontic resources widely used in various malocclusions. Their main advantages are low cost, easy insertion and removal by patients, and application versatility.
Marcel Marchiori FARRET
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Effects of stress relaxation in beta-titanium cantilevers used in orthodontic mechanics
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2021 Objective: This study evaluated the force decay and design shape changes caused by stress relaxation in two different orthodontic cantilever configurations. Methods: Eighty cantilevers made of 0.017 x 0.025-in beta-titanium wires were standardized in a
Helder B. JACOB +4 more
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Can we expect similar behavior among CuNiTi 35°C wires?
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2021 Objective: This paper aims to verify the thermodynamic, mechanical and chemical properties of CuNiTi 35ºC commercial wires. Methods: Forty pre-contoured copper-nickel-titanium thermodynamic 0.017 x 0.025-in archwires with an Af temperature of 35°C were
Ariane Salgado GONZAGA +5 more
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Various aspects of two treatment approaches to patients with problems of hypodontia of upper lateral incisors [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2021 Introduction. The treatment of hypodontia of the upper lateral incisors could be orthodontic or multidisciplinary with combined orthodontic, surgical and prosthetic involvement. Both options have their pros and cons.
Stojanović Ljiljana +5 more
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Progress in orthodontics, 2020 The objective was to analyze clinical, microbiological, and immunological periodontal parameters in patients in corrective orthodontic treatment. Twenty-eight patients were selected.
M. U. Shirozaki +8 more
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Combined orthodontic and surgical open bite correction: [PDF]
The Angle Orthodontist, 2022 ABSTRACT Objectives: To examine the stability of combined surgical and orthodontic bite correction with emphasis on open-bite closure. All study patients were treated with strict and consistent orthodontic and surgical protocols. Materials and Methods:
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Importance of orthodontic intervention of the Class III malocclusion in mixed dentition
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2020 Introduction: Supervising the development of occlusion, managing problems during the transition from mixed to permanent dentition, as well as controlling environmental factors that contribute to establishing malocclusion, are important actions to ...
Dennyson Brito Holder da Silva +1 more
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