Use of a Modified Nance Appliance for Esthetic Rehabilitation of a Child Patient with Rare Nonfamilial and Nonsyndromic Oligodontia by Abbas O. Al-Ahmadi, Ali A. Assiry, Siraj D. A. A. Khan, Anand Marya, Adith Venugopal, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari

“…On intraoral and radiographic examination, 21 teeth were missing, which included both the primary and the permanent tooth buds. To encourage a positive behavioral change, it was decided to carry out prosthetic intervention using a modified fixed Nance appliance and acrylic teeth. …”
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Prediction of Tool Lifetime and Surface Roughness for Nickel-Based Waspaloy by Shao-Hsien Chen, Chung-An Yu

“…This research aims to investigate the tool wear and the surface roughness of Waspaloy during cutting with various cutting speeds, feed per tooth, cutting depth, and other cutting parameters. …”
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Rare mosaic variant of GJA1 in a patient with a neurodevelopmental disorder by Rina Shimomura, Tomoe Yanagishita, Kumiko Ishiguro, Minobu Shichiji, Takatoshi Sato, Keiko Shimojima Yamamoto, Miho Nagata, Yasuki Ishihara, Yohei Miyashita, Keiko Ishigaki, Satoru Nagata, Yoshihiro Asano, Toshiyuki Yamamoto

“…A novel de novo GJA1 variant, NM 000165:c263C > T [p.P88L], was identified in a mosaic state in a patient with short stature, seizures, delayed myelination, mild hearing loss, and tooth enamel hypoplasia. Although the patient exhibited severe neurodevelopmental delay, other clinical features of ODDD, including limb anomalies, were mild. …”
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Socket Sealing Using Free Gingival Grafts: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Ralitsa Yotsova

“…Forty patients aged 30–65 were equally and randomly allocated to the SS or the control groups. Atraumatic tooth extraction was performed. In the control group, the socket was left on secondary wound healing. …”
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Preparation of Ag-Metal organic frameworks-loaded Sodium Alginate Hydrogel for the treatment of periodontitis by Jinlei Wang, Ke Li, Haizhong Yuan

“…Abstract Periodontitis, a common chronic inflammatory condition caused by bacteria, leads to loss of attachment, resorption of alveolar bone, and ultimately tooth loss. Therefore, reducing bacterial load and fostering alveolar bone regeneration are essential components in the treatment of periodontitis. …”
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Orthodontic variables influencing the mini-implant’s success rate – A narrative review by Dannis Brij, Sanjeev Kumar Verma, Vivek Kumar Sharma, Pramod Kumar Yadav

“…Introduction: Mini-implants have become an essential component of contemporary orthodontic treatment, providing enhanced anchorage for various tooth movements. Understanding the elements affecting the mini-implants success rate is crucial for optimizing treatment outcomes. …”
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Analysis of Transient Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication of Asymmetric Polymer Planetary Gears by Wang Youqiang, Zuo Mingyu, Hu Yu, Mo Jun, Fang Yuxin

“…Polymer gear materials affect tooth strength and heat dissipation at high temperature and heavy load. …”
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Novel strategies targeting mitochondria-lysosome contact sites for the treatment of neurological diseases by Yinyin Xie, Wenlin Sun, Aoya Han, Xinru Zhou, Shijie Zhang, Changchang Shen, Yi Xie, Cui Wang, Nanchang Xie

“…Emerging evidence suggests that abnormalities in mitochondria-lysosome contact sites (MLCSs) contribute to neurological diseases, including Parkinson’s disease, Charcot–Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, lysosomal storage diseases, and epilepsy. …”
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Temperature Changes of Pulp Chamber during In Vitro Laser Welding of Orthodontic Attachments by Eren İşman, Rıdvan Okşayan, Oral Sökücü, Serdar Üşümez

“…An orthodontic band was applied to the molar tooth and bonded using light cured orthodontic cement. …”
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The Potential Application of Green-Synthesized Metal Nanoparticles in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review by Mohsen Yazdanian, Pouya Rostamzadeh, Mahdi Rahbar, Mostafa Alam, Kamyar Abbasi, Elahe Tahmasebi, Hamid Tebyaniyan, Reza Ranjbar, Alexander Seifalian, Alireza Yazdanian

“…Oral disease prevention medicines, prostheses, and tooth implantation all employ nanoparticles. Nanomaterials can also deliver oral fluid or pharmaceuticals, treating oral cancers and providing a high level of oral healthcare. …”
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Accelerated Orthodontic Canine Retraction Using Minimally Invasive Orthocision by Omar Chawshli, Zana Omer, Omed Ikram

“…The pre- and post- treatment photographed cast superimpositions were used to quantify the canine distalization and molar anchorage loss and Muhelmans index was used for evaluating pre- and post- retraction tooth mobility in this study. Results: Statistical analysis showed a highly significant difference between the control side and orthocision side regarding canine distalization distance and time duration and molar anchorage loss. …”
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The TACOS Technique: A Stepwise Protocol for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Customized Titanium Mesh by Mauro Merli, Luca Aquilanti, Marco Merli, Giorgia Mariotti, Giorgio Rappelli

“…<i>Background:</i> Alveolar ridge resorption following tooth loss poses a significant challenge for successful dental implant placement. …”
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Ameloblastic Carcinoma in a 2-Year-Old Child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Ngoc Bao Vu, Ngoc Tuyen Le, Risa Chaisuparat, Pasutha Thunyakitpisal, Ngoc Minh Tran

“…Radiographic findings showed a multilocular, poorly defined, and mixed radiolucent-radiopaque lesion in the region of teeth #84 to #85, with bone and tooth root resorption. Computed tomography revealed buccal cortex destruction, tumor infiltration of soft tissue, and enlarged nodes. …”
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3D-Printed Scaffolds and Biomaterials: Review of Alveolar Bone Augmentation and Periodontal Regeneration Applications by Farah Asa’ad, Giorgio Pagni, Sophia P. Pilipchuk, Aldo Bruno Giannì, William V. Giannobile, Giulio Rasperini

“…However, an insufficient amount of alveolar ridge in both dimensions is often encountered in dental practice due to the consequences of oral diseases and tooth loss. Although postextraction socket preservation has been adopted to lessen the need for such invasive approaches, it utilizes bone grafting materials, which have limitations that could negatively affect the quality of bone formation. …”
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Skills Acquired by Students in the Orthodontics Residence. Academic Year 2008-2009 by Clotilde de la Caridad Mora Pérez, Eduardo Maikel Curbeira Hernández, Amarelys Morera Pérez, Yuritza Hernández Núñez, Jorge A. Rodríguez López

“…<strong>Results</strong>: satisfactory results were observed as for skills acquisition in the orthodontics stay, but difficulties were identified in topics like Craniofacial growth and development and Bone-tooth discrepancy. Students expressed satisfaction with the learning process. …”
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The Effect of Preheating on Fissure Sealant Viscosity by Ebru Hazar Bodrumlu, İ. Sefa Çakır

“…The viscosity of the fissure sealant directly affects the retention of the material to the tooth. Heating resin-containing materials before polymerization decrease the viscosity of the material. …”
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Determination of the caries risk in children under 5 years of age in schools of the northern of Quito, Ecuador by Alex Esteban Carrera, Francisco Carcelén Arce, Ana María Cabezas, María Fernanda Chavez Campuzano, María Jose Jarrin, Alessandro Dourado Loguercio, Ana del Carmen Armas Vega

“…Conclusions: According to the survey, CAMBRA applied, the risk to the presentation of caries is high and is related to the rates of tooth decay and dental plaque detected in the same population.…”
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Whitening Efficacy of 3% Carbamide Peroxide Gel Activated by Lactoperoxidase by Mehdi Khemiss, Ines Kallel, Hela Zouaghi, Mohamed Ben Khelifa, Sana Bagga

“…Color was recorded before and after treatment using a VITA Easyshade spectrophotometer. Differences in L∗ (tooth color lightness), a∗ (displacement along the red-green axis), and b∗ (displacement along the yellow-blue axis) were measured before and after treatment using the paired t and the Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. …”
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Note sur l’Étude paléopathologique des individus inhumés dans l’ancien monastère des prêtres Lóios de Arraiolos (Portugal) by Paula Tavares

“…Of the individual skeletons in connexion studied, nine are immature (five of them died in the perinatal period or before the age of seven/eight years, four are adolescents) and eight are adults (four men, two women and two of indeterminate sex).The palaeopathological analysis of the teeth indicates a low frequency of caries, heavy tooth wear, and the formation of tartar. Cases of periodontal disease and one case of abscess in the jaw were observed. …”
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Assessment of Oral Hygiene Habits and Periodontal Status of Patients During and After Orthodontic Treatment by Tuğba Şahin

“…Results: Patients with gingival recession exhibited significantly lower rates of gingivitis than those without gingival recession. Tooth number 31 exhibited the highest incidence of gingival recession, at 31.2%. …”
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