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Removable orthodontic appliances: frequency and cleaning agents used by students and recommended by dentists

open access: yes
evaluate the prevalence and hygiene habits of 13-19 years-old adolescent users of removable orthodontic appliances (ROA) and to determine hygiene methods for the appliances prescribed by dentists, in the city of Pelotas. Methods: The study had two stages.
Rita Regina Souza Lamas, Mabel Miluska Suca Salas, Tatiana Pereira Cenci, Marcos Britto Corrêa, Rafael Guerra Lund
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The Contemporary Use of Removable Orthodontic Appliances

open access: yesDental Update, 2004
Although apparently simple and efficient to use, removable appliances are no longer the appliance of choice for comprehensive orthodontic treatment in the permanent dentition. Their mechanical properties result in simple tipping of teeth, therefore multiple simultaneous tooth movements with apical control are not possible.
Stephen, Ward, M J F, Read
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Gingival response to removable orthodontic appliances

American Journal of Orthodontics, 1982
The gingival state of twenty-four young patients (mean age 9.4 years) wearing simple removable orthodontic appliances was assessed and followed at monthly intervals for 4 months. In nine of the patients intentional relief of the appliance was made in the upper right area.
J, Goultschin, Y, Zilberman
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What Can Be Achieved with Removable Orthodontic Appliances?

Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie, 2009
How effective is a therapy which relies solely on removable orthodontic appliances?A group of 276 consecutive patients, whose mean age was 9.50 years, diagnosed with various types of malocclusion, whose records were complete, and who were treated solely with removable appliances.Measurement of the PAR Index of the pre- and post-treatment study casts ...
Rainer-Reginald, Miethke   +1 more
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The Effect of Removable Orthodontic Appliances on Oral Microbiota: A Systematic Review

open access: yesApplied Sciences (Switzerland), 2021
Background (1): Removable orthodontic appliances may favor plaque accumulation and oral microbe colonization. This might be associated with intraoral adverse effects on enamel or periodontal tissues.
Elena Tassi   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Candida Species in Children Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment with Removable Appliances: A Pilot Study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of orthodontic treatment with removable appliances on the growth of Candida spp. in children undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Liliana Szyszka-Sommerfeld   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

3D printed removable functional appliances for early orthodontic treatment – Possibilities and limitations [PDF]

open access: yesSeminars in Orthodontics, 2023
The early treatment of certain malocclusions, such as class II division 1, is recommended to decrease the likelihood of upper incisor trauma. However, the lack of skilled technicians and economic constraints prevent the availability of well-known ...
Christoph J Roser
exaly   +2 more sources

Microbial contamination of laboratory constructed removable orthodontic appliances [PDF]

open access: yesClinical Oral Investigations, 2014
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to determine whether laboratory constructed removable orthodontic appliances are free from microbial contamination prior to clinical use and to evaluate the dental hospital cross-infection procedures to ensure that patient ...
David Dymock
exaly   +2 more sources

Development of patient information leaflets for fixed, removable, and functional appliances for Arabic-speaking orthodontic patients [PDF]

open access: yesSaudi Dental Journal, 2021
Objective: To develop Orthodontic Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) in Arabic.Material & method: This study included five phases starting with Arabic translation of existing British Orthodontic Society leaflets; initial face validation with three ...
Yassir A Yassir   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Effect of removable orthodontic appliances on oral colonisation by mutans streptococci in children

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Oral Sciences, 2001
Little is known about the effect of removable orthodontic appliances on oral colonisation by mutans streptococci (MS). In the present study, the frequency of isolation and serotype distribution of MS were evaluated in two groups of children, one ...
Giovanna Batoni, F Ota
exaly   +2 more sources

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