Browsing Theses (UMKC) by Thesis Department "Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (UMKC)"
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Effects of fluoride varnish application and phosphate buffered saline solution with or without demineralizing conditions prior to bracket bonding on subsequent enamel-bracket shear bond strength
(2020)This study examined the effect of sodium fluoride varnish (V) and phosphate buffered saline (PBS) solution with or without demineralization (DM) prior to bracket bonding on subsequent enamel-bracket shear bond strength ... -
Effects of Topical Fluoride Prophylactic Agents on the Mechanical Properties of Orthodontic Nickel-Titanium Closed Coil Springs and Stainless Steel Closed Coil Springs
(2015-05-26)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of topical fluoride prophylactic agents on the mechanical unloading properties of nickel-titanium (NiTi) and stainless steel (SS) closed coil springs. Spring were ... -
Esthetic Smile Preferences of Dental Professionals
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)This study examined the preferences of esthetic smile characteristics between general dentists and specialists in orthodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics using a six item pilot survey. Characteristics examined ... -
Esthetic smile preferences when considering age
This study examined general dentists’ preferences for esthetic smile characteristics based on age and gender of the dentist and the simulated patient using a 16-item survey. Smile characteristics evaluated were smile line, ... -
Influence of Bracket Type Combined with Delayed Light Activation on Bracket-Adhesive Shear Bond Strength
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)This study examined the effect of bracket type and varying delayed polymerization times in combination with bracket manipulation on adhesive temperature change, shear bond strength (SBS), degree of conversion (DC), and ... -
Influence of Orthodontic Bracket Bonding Protocol on Zirconia Ceramics and Resulting Bond Strength, Adhesive Remnant, and Debonded-Polished Zirconia Surface Roughness
Objective: This study evaluated the effect of primer protocol for metal orthodontic brackets bonded to zirconia ceramic and resulting shear bond strength (SBS), adhesive remnant index (ARI), and debonded and polished ... -
Influence of suture technique on ridge dimensions and keratinized tissue after alveolar ridge preservation: a pilot study
(2020)The alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) procedure was designed to minimize bone loss following tooth extraction to allow for implant placement in the prosthetically-driven position, and reduce the need for subsequent grafting ... -
Intraoral Corrosion of Self-ligating Metallic Brackets and Archwires and the Effect on Friction
(2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate how the frictional coefficient was affected due to intraoral use. A secondary aim of this study was to determine whether or not there was a relationship between corrosion of ... -
Knowledge of Dental Students with Respect to Orthodontic Diagnosis and Clear Aligner Therapy in Conjunction with a Study of Predoctoral Orthodontic Curricula
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)The purpose of this project was to explore the attitude and knowledge of dental students with respect to orthodontic diagnosis and clear aligner therapy and to investigate the predoctoral orthodontic curriculum at their ... -
Knowledge of Dental Students with Respect to Orthodontic Diagnosis and Clear Aligner Therapy
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)The purpose of this project was to investigate how prepared dental students are to diagnose orthodontic problems and provide clear aligner therapy, and whether or not certain demographic characteristics could predict an ... -
Mental Health Assessment of Dental Students and Dental Residents in a Midwestern Dental School: A Pilot Study
(2023)This study examined which demographic factors were associated with high levels of anxiety and depression in dental students and dental residents in a midwestern dental school. A twenty-four-item survey was distributed to ... -
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 ... -
Orthodontists' perceptions of teledentistry and remote dental monitoring in orthodontic treatment
(2021)The purpose of this study was two-fold. First, to survey orthodontists to determine the clinician demographics and practice characteristics that may influence the utilization of teledentistry and/or remote dental monitoring. ... -
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 ... -
Speed of Human Orthodontic Tooth Movement and Reported Pain When Applied Loads are Changed
(2015)The purpose of this study was to gather longitudinal data to quantify and describe the pain experience (intensity and quality) and rates of tooth movement during controlled human tooth movement, specifically where stresses ... -
Survey of Kansas and Missouri General Dentists Identifying Periodontal Referral Patterns
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)This investigation surveyed general dentists from Kansas and Missouri to identify factors which may impact how likely they are to refer to periodontists. The web-based survey probed areas of clinician demographics, ... -
The Current Use of Soft Tissue Lasers in Orthodontic Practices
(2022)This study investigated the use of soft tissue lasers in orthodontic practices, specifically whether the orthodontist demographics and practice characteristics influenced the use of soft tissue laser within an office. The ... -
The Effect of Simulated Oral Conditions on Surface Roughness and Friction Properties of Surface-treated and Non-surface Treated Nickel-Titanium Archwires: A Pilot Study
This study examined the effect of simulated oral conditions (storage in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) with bracket-related load deflection at 37±1°C for 12 weeks) on surface-treated and non-surface treated NiTi archwires. ... -
Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Mandibular Overdentures Supported by Mini-Implants
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)This study examined the effect of using two anterior denture-supporting mini implants (mIMP2) compared to four (two anterior and two posterior) denture-supporting mini-implants (mIMP4) on the stress experienced by the ... -
The Use of Digital Study Models and Perceptions Towards Existing Digital Model Software in Orthodontic Practice
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)The purpose of this project was to determine what demographic factors, if any, lead to private practice orthodontists creating digital models and then taking the additional step of using these models in treatment ...