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The role of IL‐23/IL‐17 cytokine axis in peri‐implant disease. ABSTRACT Background Activation of the IL‐23/IL‐17 cytokine axis could trigger peri‐implant bone loss. The aim of this review was to analyze whether in people with peri‐implantitis (PI) and peri‐implant mucositis (PM) the concentrations of the interleukin‐23 and interleukin‐17 in peri ...
Mario Alberto Alarcón‐Sánchez+5 more
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Effect of Heat-Treatment Time on Bending Properties of Cobolt-Chromium Orthodontic Wires [PDF]
Different protocols appear in the literature with respect to heat-treating cobalt-chromium orthodontic wires. The objective was to determine the effect of variable heat-treatment time and method on the bending properties of CoCr wires.
Hammerbeck, Melanie
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Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to obtain a validated consensus among expert periodontists in Saudi Arabia regarding end‐of‐periodontics‐residency‐training entrustable professional activities (EPAs) using a modified Delphi method. Methods The study consisted of two phases.
Salwa A. Aldahlawi+2 more
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Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to compare the difference in the level of clinical independence among predoctoral dental students during their community clinic rotation with their dental school clinic rotations. Methods Descriptive statistics, assessment of sample normality, and T‐tests were performed to present the difference in average ...
Anubhuti Shukla+2 more
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Orthodontics as a therapeutic option for temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review
OBJECTIVE: Orthodontics as an option for treatment and prevention of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) is a topic that has generated discussion over time.
Eduardo Machado+3 more
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Composition, Phase Structure, and Corrosion of Nickel-Free and Nickel-Containing Stainless Steel Orthodontic Wires [PDF]
Stainless steel wires have long been used in orthodontics. The austenitic stainless steel used in orthodontics contains approximately 18 wt% chromium and 8 wt% nickel. Nickel improves the corrosion resistance and helps maintain the austenite structure of
Rakalla, Amrita
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Dimensional Changes of Upper Airway after Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Prospective Cone-beam Computed Tomography Study [PDF]
Introduction: The aim of this prospective study was to use cone-beam computed tomography to assess the dimensional changes of the upper airway in orthodontic patients with maxillary constriction treated by rapid maxillary expansion.
Bosio, Jose A+5 more
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15‐Point versus pass/fail grading in orthodontic education: A randomized controlled trial
Abstract Objectives There is a lack of evidence on whether a grading system or a pass/fail system influences manual skills in dental education. This parallel‐group randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the influence of a 15‐point grading system compared with a pass/fail evaluation on the quality of orthodontic appliances in dental education ...
Marina Julia Bialas+4 more
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Introduction: Orthodontics is a significant part of general dentistry education. Yet, many general dentistry graduates seldom practice orthodontics. This study assesses the desire of last-year dental students at Shahid Beheshti Dental School towards ...
Ali Sadeghian+2 more
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Orthodontic palatal implants: clinical technique [PDF]
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.+4 more
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