Search Results - "Contardo, Luca"
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Treatment Effects of Removable Functional Appliances in Pre-Pubertal and Pubertal Class II Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Studies
Published in PloS one (28-10-2015)“…Treatment effects of removable functional appliances in Class II malocclusion patients according to the pre-pubertal or pubertal growth phase has yet to be…”
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The Impact of Orthodontic Treatment on Masticatory Performance: A Literature Review
Published in Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) (19-10-2022)“…The aim of this narrative review was to evaluate the possible association between orthodontic therapy and improved masticatory function. A search strategy was…”
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A systematic review of therapeutical approaches in bisphosphonates-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ)
Published in Oral oncology (01-11-2014)“…Summary Objectives: The clinical management of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) remains controversial. Since universally accepted…”
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Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) in Dental Patients at a Specialized Regional Medical Center in Italy
Published in Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) (21-05-2024)“…This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in a sample of general dental patients seeking dental treatments in a…”
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Facial soft tissue changes during the pre-pubertal and pubertal growth phase: a mixed longitudinal laser-scanning study
Published in European journal of orthodontics (01-02-2017)“…Facial soft tissues changes during growth roughly tend to mimic the underlying hard tissues, but not completely. The aim of this mixed longitudinal study was…”
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Accuracy of the digital workflow for guided insertion of orthodontic palatal TADs: a step-by-step 3D analysis
Published in Progress in orthodontics (15-08-2022)“…Background The introduction in the orthodontic field of the digital workflow for guided insertion of palatal TADs and the development of the 1-visit protocol…”
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Low Arousal Threshold Estimation Predicts Failure of Mandibular Advancement Devices in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Published in Diagnostics (Basel) (01-10-2022)“…Introduction: The treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). However, CPAP is usually…”
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Degree of conversion and permeability of dental adhesives
Published in European journal of oral sciences (01-12-2005)“…The aim of this study was to analyse the extent of polymerization of different adhesive films in relation to their permeability. One adhesive of each class was…”
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Mechanical Evaluation of the Stability of One or Two Miniscrews under Loading on Synthetic Bone
Published in Journal of functional biomaterials (05-11-2020)“…The aim of the present study was to evaluate the primary stability of a two-miniscrew system inserted into a synthetic bone and to compare the system with the…”
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Dental Malocclusion and Body Posture in Young Subjects: A Multiple Regression Study
Published in Clinics (São Paulo, Brazil) (2010)“…Controversial results have been reported on potential correlations between the stomatognathic system and body posture. We investigated whether malocclusal…”
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Eruption of the permanent maxillary canines in relation to mandibular second molar maturity
Published in The Angle orthodontist (01-07-2013)“…To evaluate the timing of spontaneous maxillary canine eruption in relation to stages of mandibular second molar maturation. Potential confounding effects from…”
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Reliability of a Novel CBCT-Based 3D Classification System for Maxillary Canine Impactions in Orthodontics: The KPG Index
Published in TheScientificWorld (01-01-2013)“…The aim of this study was to evaluate both intra- and interoperator reliability of a radiological three-dimensional classification system (KPG index) for the…”
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A novel animal model to study non-spontaneous bisphosphonates osteonecrosis of jaw
Published in Journal of oral pathology & medicine (01-05-2010)“…J Oral Pathol Med (2010) 39: 390–396 The aim of this study was to evaluate a novel animal model of bisphosphonates‐associated osteonecrosis, which…”
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Corrosion of Nickel-Titanium Orthodontic Archwires in Saliva and Oral Probiotic Supplements
Published in Acta stomatologica croatica (01-12-2017)“…The aim of the study was to examine how probiotic supplements affect the corrosion stability of orthodontic archwires made of nickel-titanium alloy (NiTi)…”
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Reliability of Growth Indicators and Efficiency of Functional Treatment for Skeletal Class II Malocclusion: Current Evidence and Controversies
Published in BioMed research international (01-01-2017)“…Current evidence on the reliability of growth indicators in the identification of the pubertal growth spurt and efficiency of functional treatment for skeletal…”
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Does the planned miniscrew position reflect the achieved one? A clinical study on the reliability of guided miniscrew insertion using lateral cephalogram and maxillary stereolithography file for planning
Published in American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics (01-12-2022)“…The anterior area of the palate is widely used as an insertion site for orthodontic miniscrews. These temporary anchorage devices can be placed either directly…”
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Dental maturation is not a reliable indicator of the pubertal growth spurt
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Visual assessment of the cervical vertebral maturation stages: A study of diagnostic accuracy and repeatability
Published in The Angle orthodontist (01-11-2014)“…To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and repeatability of the visual assessment of the cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) stages. Ten operators underwent…”
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Circumpubertal maxillomandibular growth in untreated subjects with skeletal Class II relationship: A controlled longitudinal study according to the third finger middle phalanx maturation
Published in American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics (01-12-2022)“…Despite the substantial prevalence of skeletal Class II Division 1 malocclusion, only a few studies analyzed the maxillomandibular growth changes in these…”
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Skeletal expansion using a miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion in a 50-year-old patient
Published in American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics (01-10-2022)“…This case report illustrates a nonsurgical treatment plan using a miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander (MARPE) in a 50-year-old patient with maxillary…”
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