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Effect of magnetic water mouthwash on force decay of orthodontic elastomeric ligature ties [PDF]

Romanian Journal of Stomatology
Objectives. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of magnetic water (MW) as a mouthwash on the force decay of the orthodontic elastomeric ligature ties. Methods.
Ziyad Erfan Omer, Afrah Khazal Al Hamdany   +1 more
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Association between Chewing Side Preference and Dental Caries among Deciduous, Mixed and Permanent Dentition [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
Introduction: Chewing Side Preference (CSP) is said to occur when mastication is recognized exclusively/consistently or predominantly on the same side of the jaw. It can be assessed by using the direct method - visual observation and indirect methods
Ullal Anand Nayak, Reena Sharma, Nilotpol Kashyap, Deepesh Prajapati, Damodar Kappadi, Saakshe Wadhwa, Shina Gandotra, Poonam Yadav   +7 more
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The effect of different orthodontic mini-implant brands and geometry on primary stability (an in vitro study)

Heliyon, 2023
Background: In orthodontic procedures, mini-implants are routinely used as temporary anchorage devices. Early failure is primarily attributed to a variety of issues, which are mostly connected to the quality and geometry of the screw that lead to ...
Khanda Latif Abdalla, Trefa Mohammed Ali Mahmood   +1 more
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A Systematic Review of Interventions—Does Invisalign Move Teeth as Effectively as Orthodontic Fixed Appliances?

Scientifica
Registration and Protocol: Registration was done in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards (CRD42023405593).
Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Mohammed Awawdeh, Nora Alhazmi, Khalid A. Abalkhail, Kiran Iyer, Huda Abutayyem, Haytham Jamil Alswairki, Mohammad Younis Hajeer   +7 more
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Parents’ awareness towards preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment

BMC Research Notes
Objectives This study aims to assess the awareness and acceptance of preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment among Saudi perents. Methods The study used a 29-question questionnaire, covering parents’ demographic data, parents’ awareness of ...
Samah Alfuriji, Adeem Alofi, Maram Albalawi, Ghaida Alnaqa, Kwlood Alrufayyiq, Maha Alharbi, Dania Aljeaid, Shug Albarrak   +7 more
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Developing and Evaluating a New Preclinical Curriculum with Focus on Prevention in Dentistry

Dentistry Journal
Background/Objectives: New licensing regulations for dentists in Germany offered the opportunity to modernize the dental curriculum regarding content, methodology and structure.
Ina M. Schüler, Katharina Bach, Pauline Schädlich, Ute Rabe   +3 more
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Comparison of Surface Roughness of Conventional and Epoxy-coated Stainless Steel Arch Wires in Monocrystalline Ceramic Bracket and Stainless-Steel Bracket [PDF]

Al-Rafidain Dental Journal
This study aimed to compare the surface roughness between different combinations of epoxy-coated and stainless-steel arch wires in ceramic and stainless-steel brackets. Materials and methods: Two types of arch wires with a gauge of 0.019x0.025″ were used
Mohammed Ismail Almashhdani, Saeed Al-Samak   +1 more
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Predictive factors associated with adjacent teeth root resorption of palatally impacted canines in Arabian population: a cone-beam computed tomography analysis

BMC Oral Health, 2022
Background This study aimed to evaluate three-dimensionally the factors associated with adjacent teeth root resorption of palatally impacted canines.
Hana’a A. Al-Kyssi, Naela M. Al-Mogahed, Zainab M. Altawili, Faiz N. Dahan, Abeer A. Almashraqi, Khalid Aldhorae, Maged S. Alhammadi   +6 more
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Oral Health of 7- to 9-Year-Old Children Born Prematurely—A Case–Control Observational Study with Randomized Case Selection

Dentistry Journal
Background: Along with the long-term sequelae of preterm birth for general health, oral health is potentially influenced by prematurity due to developmental and behavioral peculiarities.
Heide L. Schlesinger, Roswitha Heinrich-Weltzien, Ina M. Schüler   +2 more
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The motives for seeking dental health services in a sample of children attending a College of Dentistry Erbil, Iraq.

Erbil Dental Journal, 2020
Background and Objectives: The chief complaints of the patients are essential components, being useful for several reasons, including monitoring of oral health services and measuring the effectiveness of the oral health awareness programs. The objective
Alla Mahmud Mustafa,, Heran Ibrahim Hassan, Fighan Jalal Huseen   +2 more
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