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The need and demand for orthodontic treatment in 13- to 15-year-olds in Nairobi, Kenya.
(1997)
The need for orthodontic treatment in Kenya was previously not been investigated. This study was undertaken to assess the need for orthodontic treatment in 13- to 15-year-old children in Nairobi. The objective need was ...
Tensile bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded with a fluoride-releasing light-curing adhesive.
(1993)
A light-curing, fluoride-releasing adhesive (VP 862, Vivadent, Liechtenstein) for bonding of brackets has been produced for inhibition of white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment. The tensile bond strength after 24 ...
Fluoride acquisition on and in fluorotic human enamel after topical application in vitro
(1993)
The uptake of alkali soluble and alkali insoluble fluoride on and in fluorotic enamel was investigated in vitro. Teeth from Kenya, assigned score 3 in accordance with Thylstrup-Fejerskov's fluorosis index, were used. The ...
The prevalence of malocclusion in 13- to 15-year-old children in Nairobi, Kenya
(1996)
Data on occlusal features and the need for orthodontic treatment in Kenya is scanty. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of malocclusion in children in Nairobi, Kenya. Nine hundred and nineteen children ...
Dental caries and fluorides in relation to fixed orthodontic treatment: a review.
(1993)
This paper reviews the cariological aspects of fixed orthodontic treatment and discusses the role played by topical fluorides. During fixed orthodontic treatment, carious lesions may occur in the form of white spots. These ...