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Effectiveness of Scenario‐Based Dental Hygiene Education Using Virtual Reality: Intraoral Radiography Training

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives This study aimed to develop a virtual reality simulation (VRS) program that is based on a scenario, training dental hygiene students in the intraoral bisecting angle technique. We tested the effectiveness of VRS in education using performance confidence (PC), clinical competency (CC) and learning satisfaction (LS).
Bogeun Lee, Sojung Mun, Hiejin Noh, Sunyoung Han, Jungyun Kang, Hanna Kim, Dajeong Lee   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Interrelatıonshıps Between Orthodontıcs And Perıodontıcs

Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 1989
It has been known that orthodontic appliances have been a local etiologic factor contributing to periodontal problems. Properly executed tooth movement should be accompanied by a more favorable periodontal response rather than an adverse reaction.
Sevil Akkaya
doaj   +1 more source

Ultraviolet-induced Surface Grafting of Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate on Polyether Ether Ketone for Inducing Antibiofilm Properties [PDF]

, 2017
Since octafluoropentyl methacrylate is an antifouling polymer, surface modification of polyether ether ketone with octafluoropentyl methacrylate is a practical approach to obtaining anti-biofilm biocompatible devices.
Amdjadi, Parisa, Dashtimoghadam, Erfan, Fahimipour, Farahnaz, Ghasemi, Amir, Najafi, Farhood, Nojehdehian, Hanieh, Seifi, Massoud, Tayebi, Lobat   +7 more
core   +1 more source

The Effect of Time and Three Different Storage Environments on the Dimensional Stability of Acrylic Removable Orthodontic Appliances

, 2015
Acrylic resin is widely used in manufacturing removable orthodontic appliances. Nevertheless water sorption and dimensional changes are some of the drawbacks of this material that can affect the accuracy of the appliance.
S. Mousavi, Parinaz Saeidi Ghorani, Pedram Javidi, Nazanin Berahman, M. Moattari   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

An Evaluation of a New Ultrasonic Water Irrigator in the Management of Gingival Health: A Randomised Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This randomised, single‐blind, controlled study aimed to compare daily adjunctive use of an ultrasonic water irrigation device to dental floss in controlling plaque and gingival inflammation in patients with gingivitis. Methods Participants were randomly allocated to either daily use of an ultrasonic water irrigator or dental ...
Susan M. Bissett, Polina Gulakova, Katrin Unbereit, Robin A. Seymour, Philip M. Preshaw   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral and Extra-Oral Manifestations of Hypersensitivity Reactions in Orthodontics: A Comprehensive Review

Journal of Functional Biomaterials
Although rare, oral manifestations of hypersensitivity reactions in orthodontic patients pose a significant clinical challenge due to their heterogeneous presentations, and can cause discomfort and pain, possibly impacting patients’ quality of life and ...
Federica Di Spirito, Alessandra Amato, Maria Pia Di Palo, Rahila Ferraro, Davide Cannatà, Marzio Galdi, Elettra Sacco, Massimo Amato   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of Alterations in Permanent Premolars After Endodontic Treatment of Predecessor Primary Molars: A Prospective Study

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The relationship between primary teeth and their successors involves complex interactions that may influence the development of permanent teeth. Aim To evaluate alterations in permanent premolars after endodontic treatment of their primary molar predecessors. Design A prospective study was conducted with children initially aged 5 to
Rafaela Lourdes de Sousa, Elisa Varela de Oliveira, Josiane Pezzini Soares, Nashalie Alencar, Jéssica Barasuol, Pablo Silveira Santos, Mariane Cardoso, Michele Bolan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patients’ and Parents’ Perception of Functional Appliances: A Survey Study

Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 2017
Objective:To evaluate patients’ and parents’ perception of removable, fixed rigid, and fixed hybrid functional appliances and to compare their impacts on anxiety and discomfort during treatment in different age groups and genders.Methods:Data were ...
Yağmur Lena, Aylin Paşaoğlu Bozkurt, Enver Yetkiner   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of fit for 3D printed retainers as compared to thermoform retainers [PDF]

, 2018
EVALUATION OF FIT FOR 3D PRINTED RETAINERS AS COMPARED TO THERMOFORM RETAINERS By David Cole, D.M.D. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University Thesis
Cole, David J
core   +2 more sources

Periodontitis and Periodontal Conditions in Systemically Healthy Children and Adolescents

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To answer the PICoS question ‘in systemically healthy children and adolescents (Population), what are the main features of periodontitis, necrotising periodontal diseases (NPD) and other periodontal conditions (periodontal abscesses, endo‐periodontal lesions, traumatic occlusal forces, prosthesis‐ and tooth‐related factors ...
Inbar Eshkol‐Yogev, Nagore Ambrosio, Cheryl Somani, Elena Figuero, Lior Shapira, Janet Davies   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source