Pocket Dentistry

Introduction As digital imaging improves and digital cephalometric radiography becomes more prevalent, the need for digital storage space and transmission speed will increase. Compression of the image files is 1…

Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of filler properties on the grindability of composite resin adhesives. Methods Six composite resin products were selected: Transbond XT…

Introduction An experimental analysis was made to quantify the adherence rates and the biofilm formation capacity of Streptococcus mutans ATCC25175 and Candida albicans SC5314 on orthodontic material surfaces in the…

Introduction Anterior open bite results from the combined influences of skeletal, dental, functional, and habitual factors. The long-term stability of anterior open bite corrected with absolute anchorage has not been…

Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the surface enamel after bracket debonding and residual resin removal. Methods Thirty patients (female, 20; male, 10; mean age, 18.4 years)…

Material and methods Ninety NiTi-based closed-coil springs were used, 30 of each of the following types: (1) Nitinol (code 146-150, 3M Unitek, Monrovia, Calif), (2) Ni-Ti (code 222-5612, Ormco, Glendora, Calif),…

Introduction Rapid palatal expansion (RPE) is routinely used to correct transverse deficiencies in the maxilla, but its effects on the dentoalveolus are uncertain. The purpose of this study was to…

Introduction Despite rapid development in adhesive technology, contamination of bonding surfaces remains a major problem. The aims of this study were to evaluate the influence of contamination on bond strength…