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Management of orthodontic emergencies in primary care – self-reported confidence of general dental practitioners [PDF]

, 2016
Objective: To determine general dental practitioners’ (GDPs) confidence in managing orthodontic emergencies. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Primary dental care.
D. J. J. Farnell, F Irving, FJ Murray, H Popat, H Travess, H. Popat, J Cowpe, J Honey, J Patel, JH Noar, K. Thomas, M Riley, P Dowsing, PS Fleming, RS Levine, S Dye, S Richmond   +16 more
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Effect of Adjunctive Use of Commercial Daily Mouthwashes on Periodontal Health: An Umbrella Review

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Effective oral hygiene using different mechanical means is mainly dependent on the patient. Mouthwashes containing antimicrobial agents have been developed to be used as an adjunct to mechanical supragingival plaque control.
Panagiotis A. Koromantzos, Yiorgos A. Bobetsis, Chrysoula Giota, Sotiria Gizani, Danae Anastasia Apatzidou, Christos Rahiotis, Sotirios Kalfas, Kyriaki Seremidi, Konstantinos Papadimitriou, Panagiotis Karakostas, Sotiria Davidopoulou, Eleftherios Kaklamanos, William Papaioannou   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Orthodontic and orthopaedic treatment for anterior open bite in children (Review) [PDF]

, 2014
Background: Anterior open bite occurs when there is a lack of vertical overlap of the upper and lower incisors. The aetiology is multifactorial including: oral habits, unfavourable growth patterns, enlarged lymphatic tissue with mouth breathing.
Carvalho, Fernando R., Carvalho, Luciane B. C., Hu, Rongdang, Lentini-Oliveira, Débora A., Minami-Sugaya, Hideko, Prado, Gilmar F., Prado, Lucila B. F., Rodrigues, Clarissa Garcia, Ye, Qingsong   +8 more
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Extrusion Techniques—Clinical Applications of Modern Tooth Preservation Concepts and Their Comparison

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To present and compare several extrusion techniques in case of insufficient tooth structure to create a sufficient ferrule and consider the biological width. Clinical Considerations Extrusion methods based on orthodontic or surgical techniques are commonly applied, well‐described, and predictable extrusion methods. Elastics with the
Elisabeth Völler, Michael Stimmelmayr, Jan‐Frederik Güth, Stefan Neumeyer, Daniel Edelhoff, Pauline Gutmann, Tobias Graf   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Snap‐On PMMA Provisional Restorations in a Full Digital Workflow for the Rehabilitation of Worn Dentition: A Clinical Report

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To highlight the application of digitally fabricated Snap‐On PMMA provisional restorations as a minimally invasive and adaptable methodology for assessing the vertical dimension of occlusion and occlusal stability during the comprehensive rehabilitation of worn dentition. Clinical Considerations A clinical case is presented involving
Theodoros Tasopoulos, Panagiotis Zoidis, Heidar Shahin, George Kouveliotis, Vassiliki Rizou, Olga Naka   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Palatal Expansion on Speech Production [PDF]

, 2017
Introduction: Rapid palatal expanders (RPEs) are a commonly used orthodontic adjunct for the treatment of posterior crossbites. RPEs are cemented to bilateral posterior teeth across the palate and thus may interfere with proper tongue movement and ...
Meinhardt, Jason Milton
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Microbial Changes in the Periodontal Environment Due to Orthodontic Appliances: A Review

Cureus
Orthodontic appliances significantly influence the microbiological dynamics within the oral cavity, transforming symbiotic relationships into dysbiotic states that can lead to periodontal diseases.
Mona A Al-Mutairi, Lamia Al-Salamah, Lubna A Nouri, Bandary S Al-Marshedy, Noura H Al-Harbi, Entesar A Al-Harabi, Hend A Al-Dosere, Farah S. Tashkandi, Zainab M Al-Shabib, Abdulaziz M Altalhi   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Self‐Management Therapies for Temporomandibular Disorders—Evidence From Systematic Reviews

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
This umbrella review synthesized existing evidence on self‐management therapy for temporomandibular disorder. ABSTRACT Objectives Chronic pain in the orofacial region affects 10%–15% of the general population. It is most often related to temporomandibular disorders (TMD): pain in the masticatory muscles and the temporomandibular joints.
Tessa Bijelic, Ambrosina Michelotti, Rosaria Bucci, Daniela Del Sorbo, EwaCarin Ekberg, Birgitta Häggman‐Henrikson   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (dsc) Analyses Of Esthetic Nickel-Titanium Wires As-Received And After Clinical Use [PDF]

, 2013
Introduction: The demand for esthetic orthodontics has increased rapidly over the past few decades, and much progress has been made in the development of esthetic clear and translucent brackets for labial orthodontics. However, the majority of wires used
Valeri, Nicholas
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The effects of a common stainless steel orthodontic bracket on the diagnostic quality of cranial and cervical 3T-MR images: a prospective, case-control study [PDF]

, 2017
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of orthodontic stainless steel brackets and two different types of archwires (stainless steel and nickel-titanium) on the diagnostic quality of 3T-MR images.
CANTISANI, VITO, CASSETTA, Michele, CAVALLINI, COSTANZA, Fierro, Davide, Orsogna, Nicola, PRANNO, NICOLA, Stasolla, Alessandro   +6 more
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