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Evaluation of white spot lesions after removable appliance treatment in the mixed dentition period with photodiagnostic method

Clinical and Investigative Orthodontics
Introduction White spot lesions (WSL), which are considered the beginning of caries formation, can often be seen during orthodontic treatments. This study aims to investigate the influence of removable orthodontic appliances, utilized during the mixed ...
Taner Ozturk, Ebru Topcuoglu Hashimli, Gokhan Coban, Ahmet Yagci, Celal Irgin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

AN EVALUATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TO RETAINER DISINFECTING AGENTS USING A DISK DIFFUSION METHOD [PDF]

, 2018
Orthodontic retainers are essential appliances in the orthodontic profession. After com- pletion of treatment, patients receive a retainer to aid in the retention of teeth.
Wollenschlaeger, Christopher
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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

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

Oil-Incorporated Poly(Lactic Acid) as an Alternative Material for Orthodontic Base Plate: A 3D Printing Approach

Advances in Polymer Technology, 2022
Removable orthodontic appliances fabricated from poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) have been routinely used for active orthodontic correction and as retention appliances.
Niha Naveed, Kingshuk Dutta, D. Balamurugan, Amruth V. Haveri, Kannan Sabapathy   +4 more
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Management of severe Class II malocclusion with sequential removable functional and orthodontic appliances: a case for MorthRCSEd examination [PDF]

, 2011
INTRODUCTION: Functional appliances are an effective way of treating skeletal Class II malocclusion in children and adolescents. A 12 month step-wise mandibular advancement protocol has been proved to enhance the condylar growth and improve the ...
Li, LCF, Wong, RWK
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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

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
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Skeletal alterations associated with the use of bonded rapid maxillary expansion appliance [PDF]

, 2011
Bonded maxillary expansion appliances have been suggested to control increases in the vertical dimension of the face after rapid maxillary expansion (RME). However, there is still no consensus in the literature about its real skeletal effects.
Abrao, Jorge, Rossi, Andiara de, Rossi, Moara de   +2 more
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Clinical Efficacy of Interventions Based on Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal in the Treatment of Dental Biofilm–Induced Gingivitis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the efficacy of professional mechanical plaque removal (PMPR) for treating naturally occurring dental biofilm–induced gingivitis (i) compared to no treatment or oral hygiene instructions (OHI) (FQ1), (ii) when performed through different modalities (FQ2) or (iii) when combined with professionally administered local adjuncts ...
Roberto Farina, Anna Simonelli, Leonardo Trombelli, Ren Jie Jacob Chew, Yu‐Kang Tu, Philip M. Preshaw   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source