Search Results - "Bister, Dirk"

Minimum intervention in orthodontics by Abela, Stefan, Bister, Dirk

“…Minimum intervention is defined as the smallest value or number of interruptions. Intervention is defined as an action intended for a challenging situation to…”
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Association between severity of hypodontia and cephalometric skeletal patterns: a retrospective study by Taju, Waleed, Sherriff, Martyn, Bister, Dirk, Shah, Sophia

“…Summary Objective To assess if severity of hypodontia is related to a specific skeletal pattern. Study design Lateral cephalometric radiographs and dental…”
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Survival probability of dental autotransplantation of 366 teeth over 34 years within a hospital setting in the United Kingdom by Abela, Stefan, Murtadha, Linda, Bister, Dirk, Andiappan, Manoharan, Kwok, Jerry

“…The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate 34 years' experience of autotransplantation of teeth during orthodontic treatment. Treatment was…”
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The importance of visual acuity screening in dental education amongst undergraduate dental students: a straightforward method by Pindoria, Jaya, Abela, Stefan, Maguire, Matthew, Sherriff, Martyn, Bister, Dirk

“…BackgroundVisual acuity plays a pivotal role in a dental professional's daily performance and screening the students' field of vision in their early formative…”
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In vitro evaluation of surface characteristics comparing WaterLase (Biolase®) with tungsten carbide burs for composite removal: a pilot study by Alkandari, Mohammed, Abela, Stefan, Booth, Alessandra, Bister, Dirk

“…The present ex-vivo study was designed to evaluate the surface roughness and analyse potential adhesive remnants on the enamel surface after composite removal…”
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Examining Cardiomyocyte Dysfunction Using Acute Chemical Induction of an Ageing Phenotype by Masoud, Said, McDonald, Fraser, Bister, Dirk, Kotecki, Claire, Bootman, Martin D, Rietdorf, Katja

“…Much effort is focussed on understanding the structural and functional changes in the heart that underlie age-dependent deterioration of cardiac performance…”
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Development of a Measure of Hypodontia Patients’ Expectations of the Process and Outcome of Combined Orthodontic and Restorative Treatment by Gassem, Afnan Ben, Foxton, Richard, Dr, Bister, Dirk, Dr, Newton, Tim, Professor

“…Abstract Objectives To devise and assess the psychometric properties of a measure that investigates hypodontia patients’ expectations of the process and…”
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Influence of interradicular and palatal placement of orthodontic mini-implants on the success (survival) rate by Hourfar, Jan, Bister, Dirk, Kanavakis, Georgios, Lisson, Jörg Alexander, Ludwig, Björn

“…The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate the success rates of orthodontic mini-implants (OMIs) placed in different insertion sites and…”
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Orthodontic uprighting of severely impacted mandibular second molars by Lau, Catherine K, Whang, Claudia Z.Y, Bister, Dirk

“…The prevalence of impacted second molars is low, varying from 0% to 2.3%. The etiology of an impaction can involve systemic, local, and periodontal factors, as…”
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Occlusal height difference between maxillary central and lateral incisors: should aesthetic perception influence bracket placement? by Hourfar, Jan, Bister, Dirk, Ludwig, Björn, Kinzinger, Gero, Lisson, Jörg Alexander

“…The aim of this study was to verify anecdotal evidence that the maxillary central-to-lateral occlusal height difference (OHD) of more than 0.5 mm is a feature…”
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Re-examination of ‘Einige Beiträge zur Theorie der Zahnregulierung’ (Some contributions to the theory of the regulation of teeth) published in 1904–1905 by Carl Sandstedt by Bister, Dirk, Meikle, Murray C.

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Comparison of validity, repeatability and reproducibility of the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) between digital and conventional study models by Pasapula Sridhar, Sherriff Martyn, Breckon Jeremy, Bister Dirk, Abela Stefan

“…The validity, reliability and inter-method agreement of Peer Assessment Scores (PAR) from acrylic models and their digital analogues were assessed…”
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Cost-effectiveness of orthodontics: a systematic review by Jermyn, Owen, Bister, Dirk, Jin, Huajie

“…Health economic evaluation is a methodology to maximize health benefits and minimize opportunity costs and is of increasing importance in informing resource…”
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Prognostic factors, outcomes, and complications for dental autotransplantation: an umbrella review by Cremona, Maria, Bister, Dirk, Sherriff, Martyn, Abela, Stefan

“…Dental autotransplantation (DAT) is a biological way of replacing missing or compromised teeth for patients. The techniques often necessitate a…”
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Quality-of-life improvement, psychosocial benefits, and patient satisfaction of patients undergoing orthognathic surgery: a summary of systematic reviews by Cremona, Maria, Bister, Dirk, Sheriff, Martyn, Abela, Stefan

“…Function, aesthetics, and social and psychological well-being are all important aspects for patients undergoing orthognathic surgery. To evaluate the impact of…”
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Comparison of automated digital Peer Assessment Rating compared with measurements performed by orthodontists, dental students, and assistants using plaster, additive manufactured, and digital models by Hannebauer, Anika, Wesemann, Christian, Bartzela, Theodosia, Bister, Dirk, Bumann, Axel

“…BACKGROUNDThere are little scientific data on fully automated Peer Assessment Rating (PAR); this study compares a number of PAR scoring methods to assess their…”
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Aligning orthodontic education: Investigating the use of a digital app to improve the performance in managing orthodontic problems by Woolley, Julian, Bister, Dirk, Sherriff, Martyn, Jeremiah, Huw

“…General dentists are qualified to manage orthodontic emergencies within their scope of practice. This may involve advice, hands-on intervention or referral to…”
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A comparison of roughness parameters and friction coefficients of aesthetic archwires by Rudge, Philippa, Sherriff, Martyn, Bister, Dirk

“…Compare surface roughness of 'aesthetic' nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires with their dynamic frictional properties. Archwires investigated were: four fully…”
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Clinical communication in orthodontics: Any questions? by Stonehouse-Smith, Daniel, Pandis, Nikolaos, Bister, Dirk, Seehra, Jadbinder

“…Objective: To measure patient-perceived standards of clinician communication and identify elements of deficient performance. Good communication can improve the…”
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Adherence to RCS recommendations for extraction of first permanent molars in a teaching hospital: To compensate or not to compensate? by Lee, Jed, Johnson, Joanna, Bister, Dirk, Chaudhary, Mohsin, Khoshkhounejad, Golfam

“…Objective: To observe whether paediatric dentists and orthodontists balance and compensate the extraction of first permanent molars (FPMs) in children aged…”
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