Q2. Damon arch form has broader posterior width than Ortho Form II. Compared to the self-ligating system group (Damon arch form used), conventional system group (Ortho Form II used), showed narrower posterior width as the shape of their arch form, and also had longer arch length and depth. Because the arch dimensions of the two groups were similar before treatment, it can be interpreted that th...

The aim of this study was to use photoelastic models to analyze the distribution of stress caused by the incidence of loads on a mandibular distal extension removable partial denture, both on the abutment teeth and on differently shaped residual ridges: distal ascending, descending-ascending, horizontal and distal descending. The best type of retainer and location of the rest on the last abutme...

Post-orthodontic relapse of lower incisors is a common phenomenon. Sometimes a bonded retainer is fitted to prevent this relapse. In this article, we suggest a handy clinical technique of fitting a lower bonded retainer, which is convenient and easy to carry out.

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OBJECTIVES The resin-bonded fixed partial dentures have gained immense popularity in recent years as they are more conservative, esthetic, economic and easily fabricated. However debonding is considered the most common cause of failure of resin bonded prosthesis. The objective of the study were to compare the effects of different groove lengths and thickness of retainers on retention of maxilla...

Antti Kärkkäinen Dynamic Simulations of Rotors during Drop on Retainer Bearings Lappeenranta, 2007 91 p. Acta Universitatis Lappeenrantaensis 279 Diss. Lappeenranta University of Technology ISBN 978-952-214-444-7; ISBN 978-952-214-445-4 (PDF) ISSN 1456-4491 The active magnetic bearings have recently been intensively developed because of noncontact support having several advantages compared to c...

OBJECTIVE We aimed to compare the retention characteristics of Essix and Hawley retainers. METHODS Adolescents undergoing fixed appliance treatment at 2 centers were recruited for this study. Twenty-two patients (16 women and 6 men) wore Essix retainers (Essix group) while 20 (14 women and 6 men) wore Hawley retainers (Hawley group). The mean retention time was 1 year, and the mean follow-up ...