Browsing School of Dentistry (UMKC) by Thesis Semester "2011 Summer"
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The effect of archwire vibrations on the stick-slip behavior of the bracket-archwire interface utilizing clinically relevant tipping moments
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-07-27)This study evaluated bracket-archwire frictional resistance as a function of ligation method and archwire vibration. In vivo archwire vibrations were measured to obtain frequencies and amplitudes for ex vivo testing. ... -
The effect of simulated oral and clinical conditions on the fracture strength of ceramic bracket tie-wings
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-08-12)This study examined the effect of simulated oral and clinical conditions on the tie-wing fracture strength of a polycrystalline and a monocrystalline bracket. Fracture strength was measured for brackets as-received ... -
A qualitative study of the Extended Care Permit dental hygienists in Kansas
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-08-01)Currently, thirty-two states allow some type of alternative practice settings for dental hygienists. This qualitative study was designed to explore the experiences of the Extended Care Permit (ECP) dental hygienist in the ... -
Quality and intensity of pain associated with continuously applied orthodontic stresses of relatively high and low magnitudes
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-07-21)The purpose was to assess longitudinally pain intensity and quality during tooth translation by 2 continuous stresses. Eight subjects (five males, 3 females) who required maxillary first premolar extractions had maxillary ...