Effects of amine fluoride and probiotic mouthwash on levels of in orthodontic patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: is one among the major etiological agent in periodontal diseases and has been proved to cause gingival inflammation under orthodontic appliances.

Aim: To assess the effect of amine fluoride and probiotic mouthwashes on levels of during orthodontic treatment, using real time-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

Materials And Methods: A randomised controlled trial was performed including 45 patients.

An Innovative Approach to Retention: Thermoplastic Retainer.

Aim: The aim of this study was to design and introduce a retainer that overcomes the common shortcomings seen in other retainers.

Materials And Methods: Hard thermoplastic sheet of 0.5 mm thickness is vacuum or pressure-molded onto the patient cast.

Corrosion resistance of stainless steel, nickel-titanium, titanium molybdenum alloy, and ion-implanted titanium molybdenum alloy archwires in acidic fluoride-containing artificial saliva: An study.

Objective: (1) To evaluate the corrosion resistance of four different orthodontic archwires and to determine the effect of 0.5% NaF (simulating high fluoride-containing toothpaste of about 2250 ppm) on corrosion resistance of these archwires. (2) To assess whether surface roughness (Ra) is the primary factor influencing the corrosion resistance of these archwires.