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Precision of a Reflectance Spectrophotometer in Measuring Anterior Tooth Color
(2018)
Background:
Intraorally, a common instrumental approach for measuring tooth color is reflectance spectrophotometry.
Objective:
To evaluate the precision of a reflectance spectrophotometer in accurately measuring ...
An in vivo spectrophotometric evaluation of Vivera® and Essix® clear thermoplastic retainer discolouration
(2018-05-01)
Aim:
To assess the in vivo colour alterations of two different clear thermoplastic retainers.
Methods:
Thirty patients were randomly allocated into two Groups (N = 15) following the completion of active orthodontic ...
Pulpal and Periodontal Tissues Changes Associated with Le Fort I and Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomies: A review
(2018)
Introduction:
Le Fort I and sagittal split ramus osteotomies are the most commonly performed orthognathic surgery procedures on the maxilla and mandible, respectively.
Techniques:
Despite progress in the techniques, ...
English Terms with Greek Origin used in Orthodontics
(2017)
Abstract:
Greek is an independent branch of the Indo- European family of languages, native and official in Greece and Cyprus. It has the longest documented history of any living Indo-European language, spanning more than ...
In vitro spectrophotometric evaluation of Vivera® clear thermoplastic retainer discolouration
(2014-11)
Aims:
To investigate the in vitro effect of different staining solutions on the colour stability of Vivera® retainers.
Methods:
Thirty flat specimens fabricated using the Vivera® material (Align Technology Inc., CA, ...
The effect of orthodontic adhesive and bracket-base design in adhesive remnant index on enamel
(2015-02-14)
Background:
The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of bracket-base design and adhesive on adhesive remnant index (ARI) and enamel surface area covered by adhesive.
Methods:
The sample consisted of 32 ...
Reporting characteristics of meta-analyses in orthodontics: methodological assessment and statistical recommendations
(2014)
Abstract:
Ideally meta-analyses (MAs) should consolidate the characteristics of orthodontic research in order to produce an evidence-based answer. However severe flaws are frequently observed in most of them. The aim of ...
Effect of intraoral aging on the setting status of resin composite and glass ionomer orthodontic adhesives
(2014-04)
Introduction:
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of intraoral aging on the setting status of a resin composite and a glass ionomer adhesive, relative to control specimens stored in water.
Methods:
Metallic ...
Dental calcification stages as determinants of the peak growth period
(2016-07-25)
Objective:
The objective of this study was to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of dental maturation stages for identifying individual-specific skeletal maturation phases.
Subjects and methods:
Prior to initiating ...
Medication and orthodontic tooth movement
(2019-06)
Abstract:
As any pharmaceutical substance may influence the events associated with orthodontic tooth movement, it is of importance for the clinician to be able to recognize any prospective patient’s history and patterns ...