Shape-memory polymers (SMPs) are a class of mechanically functional “smart” materials
that have generated substantial interest for biomedical applications. SMPs offer the ability to …

Various types of metallic orthodontic appliances are used in the management of
malocclusion. These appliances are placed in oral environnent under many stresses and …

This opinion describes the assessment of the risks to public health associated with
bisphenol A (BPA) exposure. Exposure was assessed for various groups of the human …

Objectives: The objective of this study is to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of
stainless steel (SS) orthodontic brackets bonded with four different orthodontic adhesives …

The purpose of this research was to investigate the torque capacity of active and passive self-
ligating brackets compared with metallic, ceramic, and polycarbonate edgewise brackets …

Objective: To compare the surface roughness of different orthodontic archwires. Materials
and Methods: Four nickel-titanium wires (Sentalloy®, Sentalloy® High Aesthetic, Titanium …

SUMMARY BACKGROUND: Fixed-appliance treatment is a major part of orthodontic
treatment, but clinical evidence remains scarce. OBJECTIVES: Objective of this systematic …

The aim of this study was to compare the demineralizations of the enamel surfaces around
different types of orthodontic brackets in an artificial cariogenic environment. A total of 90 …

There is little information concerning the cytotoxic effects of no-mix and flowable adhesives
used in orthodontics. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of a …

Titanium and its alloys are widely used in prosthetic dentistry, due to their biocompatibility,
excellent mechanical and anti‐corrosion behavior. However, delayed fracture of dental …