Search Results - "Makou, Margarita"

Effects of levelling of the curve of Spee on the proclination of mandibular incisors and expansion of dental arches: a prospective clinical trial by Pandis, Nikolaos, Polychronopoulou, Argy, Sifakakis, Iosif, Makou, Margarita, Eliades, Theodore

“…To investigate the effects of levelling the curve of Spee (COS) on the inclination of the mandibular incisors and the width of the mandibular arch…”
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A comparative assessment of the forces and moments generated at the maxillary incisors between conventional and self-ligating brackets using a reverse curve of Spee NiTi archwire by Sifakakis, Iosif, Pandis, Nikolaos, Makou, Margarita, Eliades, Theodore, Bourauel, Christoph

“…To compare the intrusive forces and labio-palatal moments generated at the maxillary incisors by a 0.017 x 0.025 inch reverse curve NiTi wire using…”
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Satisfaction with Orthodontic Care Provided in a University Orthodontic Clinic by Lyros, Ioannis, Elpida, Pavi, Tsolakis, Apostolos I., Margarita, Makou, John, Kyriopoulos

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Root resorption and the OPG/RANKL/RANK system: a mini review by Tyrovola, Joanna B., Spyropoulos, Meropi N., Makou, Margarita, Perrea, Despoina

“…Odontoclastic root resorption is a significant clinical issue in relation to orthodontic tooth movement, and resorption of the roots of primary teeth is an…”
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Orthodontic tooth movement in relation to angular bony defects by Michelogiannakis Dimitrios, Makou Margarita, Madianos Phoebus N., Rossouw P. Emile

“…This review provides a comprehensive assessment of the benefits of adjunctive orthodontic treatment with or without periodontal regenerative surgery in the…”
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Characterization and cytotoxicity of ions released from stainless steel and nickel-titanium orthodontic alloys by Eliades, Theodore, Pratsinis, Harris, Kletsas, Dimitris, Eliades, George, Makou, Margarita

“…The purpose of this study was to qualitatively and quantitatively characterize the substances released from orthodontic brackets and nickel-titanium wires and…”
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Relation of soluble RANKL and osteoprotegerin levels in blood and gingival crevicular fluid to the degree of root resorption after orthodontic tooth movement by Tyrovola, Joanna B., Perrea, Despoina, Halazonetis, Dimitrios J., Dontas, Ismene, Vlachos, Ioannis S., Makou, Margarita

“…The aim of the present study was the determination of the levels of osteoprotegerin and soluble RANKL in blood serum and in gingival crevicular fluid relative…”
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Reporting of Research Quality Characteristics of Studies Published in 6 Major Clinical Dental Specialty Journals by Pandis, Nikolaos, DDS, MS, Dr med dent, Polychronopoulou, Argy, DDS, MS, PhD, Madianos, Phoebus, DDS, PhD, Makou, Margarita, DDS, MS, Dr Dent, Eliades, Theodore, DDS, MS, Dr Med, PhD

“…The objective of this article was to record reporting characteristics related to study quality of research published in major specialty dental journals with…”
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Adhesion of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Biofilm Formation on Different Types of Orthodontic Brackets by Papaioannou, William, Panagopoulos, Athanasios, Koletsi-Kounari, Haroula, Kontou, Efterpi, Makou, Margarita

“…Objectives. To examine the interaction between Porphyromonas gingivalis and 3 different orthodontic brackets in vitro, focusing on the effect of an early…”
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Distraction-like phenomena in maxillary bone due to application of orthodontic forces in ovariectomized rats by Tsolakis, Apostolos, Khaldi, Lubna, Bitsanis, Ilias, Makou, Margarita, Dontas, Ismene

“…Background: Orthodontic forces may not only influence the dentoalveolar system, but also the adjacent and surrounding cortical bone. Aim: Since there is very…”
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Effect of orthodontic management and orofacial muscle training protocols on the correction of myofunctional and myoskeletal problems in developing dentition. A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Koletsi, Despina, Makou, Margarita, Pandis, Nikolaos

“…The aim of this review was to evaluate available evidence on the effect of early orthodontic management and myofunctional treatment in the developing dentition…”
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Treatment outcomes after extraction and nonextraction treatment evaluated with the American Board of Orthodontics objective grading system by Anthopoulou, Chrysi, Konstantonis, Dimitrios, Makou, Margarita

“…Introduction A controversy exists regarding better treatment outcomes when patients treated with extractions and without extractions are evaluated. The aims of…”
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Extraction decision and identification of treatment predictors in Class I malocclusions by Konstantonis, Dimitrios, Anthopoulou, Chrysi, Makou, Margarita

“…Background The extraction rate in orthodontics varies throughout the years. While the extraction decision is easily made or excluded in clear-cut cases, it…”
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Release of bisphenol-A from a light-cured adhesive bonded to lingual fixed retainers by Eliades, Theodore, Voutsa, Dimitra, Sifakakis, Iosif, Makou, Margarita, Katsaros, Christos

“…Introduction Our aim was to quantitatively determine the bisphenol-A (BPA) released from a light-cured orthodontic adhesive used to bond lingual fixed…”
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Effect of the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus reuteri on white spot lesion development in orthodontic patients by Gizani, Sotiria, Petsi, Georgia, Twetman, Svante, Caroni, Crys, Makou, Margarita, Papagianoulis, Lisa

“…The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of daily intake of lozenges containing probiotic bacteria on white spot lesion (WSL) formation as well as on…”
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The role of cellular senescence on the cyclic stretching-mediated activation of MAPK and ALP expression and activity in human periodontal ligament fibroblasts by Konstantonis, Dimitrios, Papadopoulou, Adamantia, Makou, Margarita, Eliades, Theodore, Basdra, Efthimia, Kletsas, Dimitris

“…Mechanical loading is considered to be a major parameter of the periodontal ligament (PDL) remodeling and differentiation. However, the molecular mechanisms…”
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Senescent human periodontal ligament fibroblasts after replicative exhaustion or ionizing radiation have a decreased capacity towards osteoblastic differentiation by Konstantonis, Dimitrios, Papadopoulou, Adamantia, Makou, Margarita, Eliades, Theodore, Basdra, Efthimia K., Kletsas, Dimitris

“…Loss of teeth increases with age or after genotoxic treatments, like head and neck radiotherapy, due to periodontium breakdown. Periodontal ligament…”
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Are studies reporting significant results more likely to be published? by Koletsi, Despina, Karagianni, Anthi, Pandis, Nikolaos, Makou, Margarita, Polychronopoulou, Argy, Eliades, Theodore

“…Introduction Our objective was to assess the hypothesis that there are variations of the proportion of articles reporting a significant effect, with a higher…”
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In-vitro assessment of the forces generated by lingual fixed retainers by Sifakakis, Iosif, Pandis, Nikolaos, Eliades, Theodore, Makou, Margarita, Katsaros, Christos, Bourauel, Christoph

“…Introduction The aim of this article was to assess the effect of wire adaptation on the lingual surfaces of mandibular anterior teeth with 3 types of lingual…”
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Torque efficiency of different archwires in 0.018- and 0.022-inch conventional brackets by Sifakakis, Iosif, Pandis, Nikolaos, Makou, Margarita, Eliades, Theodore, Katsaros, Christos, Bourauel, Christoph

“…To compare the archwires inserted during the final stages of the orthodontic treatment with the generated moments at 0.018- and 0.022-inch brackets. The same…”
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