Browsing 2013 UMKC Theses - Freely Available Online by Thesis Department "Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (UMKC)"
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The effect of phosphoric acid etch in conjunction with self-etching primer on enamel surfaces and resultant orthodontic bracket bond strength
(2013-11-27)This study examined the methods of preparing the enamel surface for orthodontic bracket adhesion in overcoming pellicle and possible fluid contamination from prebonding cleaning techniques and the effect of these treatments ... -
Orthodontic bracket bond strength and resin composite adhesive degree of conversion associated with type of curing unit and total energy
(2013)This study examined the effect of light curing sources on shear bond strength and degree of conversion of orthodontic resin composite adhesive as function of type of curing unit and total energy, as well as evaluated the ... -
A pilot study evaluating the effect of collagen sponges on healing and pain following tooth extraction
(2013)Background: Clinicians often use collagen-derived matrices to aid in the regeneration of periodontal tissue during periodontal therapy; other uses of these materials include clot stabilization, wound protection, and patient ... -
Voluntary teeth clenching during exercise in a natural environment: prevalence and gender differences
(2013)Background/Objectives: Voluntary teeth clenching (VTC) has been researched with respect to performance enhancement, but little evidence has verified its prevalence. This study's objective was to determine if VTC occurred ...