Browsing School of Dentistry (UMKC) by Thesis Semester "2012 Fall"
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Effects of topical fluoride prophylactic agents on the mechanical properties of orthodontic nickel-titanium closed coil springs
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012)This study evaluated topical fluoride effects on mechanical properties of nickel-titanium orthodontic closed coil springs. Unloading force and rigidity were measured at 1, 4, 8, and 12 weeks, after springs were exposed to ... -
Jaw mechanics and muscle behavior in adolescents with different craniofacial morphologies
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012)Jaw mechanics and muscle behavior were evaluated in ten dolichofacial versus ten brachyfacial adolescents. Subjects consented to participate. Numerical modeling predicted TMJ loads for molar biting angles based on minimization ...