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A Novel Oscillating/Rotating Power Toothbrush with XYZ Technology: Designed for Enhanced Performance and Compliance
Patricia A. Walters, RDH, MSDH, MSOB; MaryAnn Cugini, RDH, MHP; Aaron R. Biesbrock, DMD, PhD, MS; Paul R. Warren, LDSThe aim of this article is to provide a review of common power toothbrush technologies with a focus on the oscillating-rotating motion used in a novel toothbrush; describe features to drive compliance such as the "SmartGuide™" innovation; and finally recommend steps to motivate patients to adopt a power toothbrush as part of their home care regimen.
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Comparative Evaluation of the Marginal Sealing Ability of Fuji VII® and Concise® as Pit and Fissure Sealants
Mahadevan Ganesh, MDS; Tandon Shobha, MDSMotivated by the role of pit and fissure sealants in caries prevention, the aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of Fuji VII® and Concise® as pit and fissure sealants.
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Effects of an In-office Bleaching System (ZOOM™) on Pulp Chamber Temperature In Vitro
A. Rüya Yazici, DDS, PhD; Azita Khanbodaghi, BS; Gerard Kugel, DMD, MS, PhDThe aim of this in vitro study was to measure the temperature increase in the pulp chamber of extracted teeth produced by the Zoom! in-office bleaching system and to investigate the influence of this light in conjunction with bleaching gel on pulp temperature rise.
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Disinfection Efficiency of Irreversible Hydrocolloid Impressions Using Different Concentrations of Sodium Hypochlorite: A Pilot Study
Maryam Memarian, DDS, MS; Mohamad Reza Fazeli, PharmD, PhD; Hossein Jamalifar, MSc; Ahmad Azimnejad, DDSDental impressions are potential sources of bacterial contamination which could eventually lead to transmissible infectious diseases through the blood or saliva. This pilot study was designed to determine an efficient and effective protocol for disinfection of irreversible hydrocolloid impressions.
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Prevalence Study of Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders in a Turkish Population
Fatih Özan, DDS; Serkan Polat, DDS, PhD; Isa Kara, DDS; Dervishan Küçük, DDS; Hidayet B. Polat, DDSThis study evaluated the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a population of Turkish adults.