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Lasers in orthodontics

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Dentistry, 2013
ABSTRACTMany types of dental lasers are currently available that can be efficiently used for soft and hard tissue applications in the field of orthodontics. For achieving the desired effects in the target tissue, knowledge of laser characteristics such as power, wavelength and timing, is necessary.
Ruhi Nalcaci, Serpil Çokakoğlu
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Relationship between cervical spine and skeletal class II in subjects with and without temporomandibular disorders [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
AIM. To assess changes of cranio-cervical structure and of hyoid bone position in skeletal Class II subjects with and without Temporomandibular disorders (TMD). MATERIAL AND METHODS.
DI GIACOMO, PAOLA   +5 more
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Biological events related to corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics

open access: yesJournal of International Medical Research, 2019
Corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics is a clinical treatment modality comprising the application of conventional orthodontic forces combined with selective decortication of the alveolar process of the bone, which generates a localized process of bone ...
Liviu Feller   +4 more
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Effects of orthodontic treatment on masticatory muscles activity: a meta-analysis

open access: yesAnnals of Human Biology, 2023
Context: A comprehensive meta-analysis was carried out to investigate the impact of orthodontics on masticatory muscles.Methods: A thorough search of various databases, including CNKI, Wan Fang, VIP, CBM, MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of
Yuxiang Zhan   +6 more
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Using Networks To Understand Medical Data: The Case of Class III Malocclusions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
A system of elements that interact or regulate each other can be represented by a mathematical object called a network. While network analysis has been successfully applied to high-throughput biological systems, less has been done regarding their ...
Angel Sánchez   +6 more
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Evaluation of the susceptibility to pigmentation of orthodontic esthetic elastomeric ligatures

open access: yesDental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2013
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this laboratory study was to evaluate changes in the pigmentation of esthetic elastomeric ligatures after immersion in a staining solution.
Janine Soares Cavalcante   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Friction in orthodontics

open access: yesJournal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences, 2015
Conventional wisdom suggests that resistance to sliding (RS) generated at the wire-bracket interface has a bearing on the force transmitted to the teeth. The relative importance of static and kinetic friction and also the effect of friction on anchorage has been a topic of debate.
P S Prashant   +2 more
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Comparison of two different debonding techniques in orthodontic treatment [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The purpose of this research is to investigate whether and how the adhesive bond failure site varied in relation to the material used for the orthodontic bonding and debonding technique ...
Besharat, Laith Konstantinos   +5 more
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Adult Orthodontics

open access: yesTurkish Journal of Orthodontics, 2008
Orthodontic treatment demand of adult patients has been increasing for the last 20 years. The aim of this paper is to give information about the comprehensive and adjunctive multidisciplinary treatment alternatives in adult orthodontics and to point out ...
Çağla Şar, Ayça Arman-Özçırpıcı
doaj   +1 more source

Do the Mechanical and Chemical Properties of Invisalign\u3csup\u3eTM\u3c/sup\u3e Appliances Change After Use? A Retrieval Analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Aim: To investigate the mechanical and chemical alterations of Invisalign appliances after intraoral aging. Materials and methods: Samples of Invisalign appliances (Align Technology, San Jose, California, USA) were collected following routine treatment ...
Bradley, T. Gerard   +4 more
core   +1 more source

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