Browsing School of Dentistry (UMKC) by Thesis Semester "2017 Fall"
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Coated and Uncoated Nickel-Titanium Archwires: Mechanical Property and Surface Topography Response to a Simulated Oral Environment with and without Bracket-Related Load Deflection Induced Stress
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)This study examined the effect of exposure to bracket-related load deflection on the mechanical properties and surface characteristics of esthetic coated and uncoated nickel titanium archwires. Two types of coated ... -
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 ... -
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 ...