Orthodontic Appliances

Devices used for influencing tooth position. Orthodontic appliances may be classified as fixed or removable, active or retaining, and intraoral or extraoral. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p19)

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Networked: 330 relevant articles (21 outcomes, 54 trials/studies)

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Experts

1.	Twetman, Svante: 7 articles (12/2014 - 01/2003)
2.	Farronato, G: 3 articles (11/2014 - 07/2005)
3.	Janson, Guilherme: 3 articles (11/2014 - 05/2013)
4.	Henriques, José Fernando Castanha: 3 articles (09/2013 - 12/2009)
5.	Sköld-Larsson, Kerstin: 3 articles (05/2013 - 08/2003)
6.	Fors, Ronny: 3 articles (12/2012 - 06/2006)
7.	Persson, Maurits: 3 articles (12/2012 - 06/2006)
8.	Ngom, P I: 3 articles (09/2012 - 09/2007)
9.	Rabie, A Bakr M: 3 articles (08/2010 - 06/2008)
10.	Wong, Ricky W K: 3 articles (08/2010 - 06/2008)

Related Diseases

1.	Gingivitis 02/01/1994 - "The first study (gingivitis study) was designed to determine whether conventional toothbrushing and twice daily use of a brush-on 0.4 per cent SnF2 gel containing more than 90 per cent available Sn2+ would be more effective for controlling plaque accumulation and gingivitis in the presence of orthodontic appliances than conventional toothbrushing alone. " 02/01/2008 - "Based on quality assessment and the short experimental period of these trials, current evidence is insufficient to support the comparative efficacy of powered toothbrushes in reducing gingivitis in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic appliance therapy. " 01/01/2008 - "Based on quality assessment and the short experimental period of these trials, there is currently not sufficient evidence to suggest particular efficacy of powered toothbrushes in reducing gingivitis in people who are undergoing fixed orthodontic appliance therapy. " 11/01/1998 - "The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of an electric toothbrush with a specially designed orthodontic brush head compared with a manual toothbrush in controlling plaque and gingivitis in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances over an 8-week period in a dental practice setting. " 12/01/2010 - "To compare the efficacy of manual and oscillating-rotating electric toothbrushes in removing plaque and reducing gingivitis in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. "
2.	Dental Caries (White Spot) 01/01/2003 - "Evidence for the efficacy of various methods of treating white-spot lesions after debonding of fixed orthodontic appliances." 10/01/2013 - "The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of white-spot lesions (WSLs) in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. " 02/01/2007 - "The aim of this investigation was to use quantitative light-induced fluorescence to study the natural behavior of white-spot lesions that developed in orthodontic patients during treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances, after the removal of those appliances. " 12/01/2004 - "The aims of this in vitro study were 2-fold: 1) to evaluate two fluorescence methods (DIAGNOdent and QLF (quantitative light-induced fluorescence)) for quantification of white spot lesions adjacent to fixed orthodontic appliances; and 2) to determine the inter-observer agreement of the DIAGNOdent and QLF methods for quantification of incipient enamel lesions adjacent to fixed orthodontic appliances. " 03/01/2015 - "Fixed orthodontic appliances predispose patients to dental caries. "
3.	Pain (Aches) 07/01/2013 - "To determine whether a text message reduces the severity of patient self-reported levels of pain and anxiety following initial placement of orthodontic appliances. " 11/01/2012 - "The aim of the present study was to determine bite force changes during the first 6 months of fixed appliance orthodontic treatment and to investigate the relationship between patients' subjective pain levels and recorded changes in OBF. " 10/01/2005 - "This purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a structured telephone call after orthodontic appliance placement on self-reported pain and anxiety. " 12/01/1998 - "The results of this study also indicate that acceptance of orthodontic appliances and treatment in general may be predicted by the amount of initial pain and discomfort experienced." 08/01/1996 - "The aims of this study were to investigate the intensity, location and duration of patients' discomfort following insertion of orthodontic appliances, and to examine for interactions between patient age, gender, appliance type and the perception of pain. "
4.	Inflammation 04/01/1987 - "Four conclusions can be drawn from the findings of this study: the presence of an orthodontic appliance did not result in an increase of plaque accumulation or gingival inflammation for the full-banded orthodontic patient; monthly oral hygiene instruction was effective in significantly reducing the amount of visible plaque and gingival inflammation; monthly rubber-cup prophylaxis had a significant effect in reducing the gingival enlargement routinely associated with a fixed orthodontic appliance; and the width of attached gingiva showed no significant change throughout the course of the study." 02/01/1998 - "The findings suggest that treatments with the antibacterial varnish result in reduced gingival inflammation and may thus be beneficial for patients with fixed orthodontic appliances." 09/01/2004 - "The goal of this study was to evaluate the clinical and microbiological factors associated with orthodontic appliances during an episode of gingival inflammation and the impact of appliance removal on periodontal health. " 06/01/1998 - "This study confirms that fitting an orthodontic appliance results in plaque accumulation and increased gingival inflammation, and that GCF volume is the most sensitive indicator of that inflammation. " 10/01/2015 - "Fixed orthodontic appliances patients suffer limitations on the effective control of biofilm by mechanical methods, bringing the need of a coadjutant in the control of inflammation and oral health improvement. "
5.	Malocclusion (Crossbite) 06/01/2004 - "The anterior crossbite was eliminated in one week, and the treatment was finished with fixed orthodontic appliances." 01/01/2015 - "The aim of this study was to determine the extent of soft tissue profile changes in patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion treated with three different orthodontic appliances: Fränkel functional regulator type I (FR-I), Balters' Bionator type I and Hotz appliance. " 01/01/2013 - "The aim of this study was to describe and discuss the treatment of a patient with Class III malocclusion, whose treatment planning comprised two phases: interceptive (mechanical orthopedic appliances) and comprehensive (fixed orthodontic appliance). " 03/01/2011 - "Study variables included age at time of surgery, gender, date and type of surgery, Angle classification of occlusion, type of orthodontic appliance (band or bond) on erupted molar teeth, and failure as detected from postoperative imaging. " 07/01/1997 - "Those in the study group wore an orthodontic appliance to correct cross-bite. "

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