Publications by authors named "Youssef Sedky"
Article Synopsis
- Fixed orthodontic appliances can harbor harmful bacteria, leading to dental issues such as white spot lesions and periodontal disease.
- The study involved coating nickel-titanium (NiTi) wires with antimicrobial silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and nanocomposites to enhance their antibacterial properties.
- Results showed that these coated wires significantly inhibited bacterial growth and biofilm formation, especially with chitosan-silver nanocomposite (CS-Ag), while also reducing surface roughness and minimizing metal ion release.
Aim One of the major difficulties in orthodontic treatment is the lengthy course of therapy, particularly in situations involving extractions. Hence, various methods for accelerating tooth movement rate had been devised. Flapless corticotomy is one of those methods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study aimed to evaluate the skeletal and dentoalveolar changes achieved by combining low-level laser irradiation applied on the condyle area with twin-block therapy in growing class II malocclusion patients.
Methods: Fourteen patients (9 males, 5 females; mean age, 11.4 ± 2 years) with skeletal class II mandibular deficiency were recruited.