The effects of a vibrational appliance on tooth movement and patient discomfort: a prospective randomised clinical trial

Miles Peter; Smith Heath; Weyant Robert; Rinchuse Daniel J.

doi:10.2478/aoj-2012-0019

Australasian Orthodontic Journal (Nov 2012)

The effects of a vibrational appliance on tooth movement and patient discomfort: a prospective randomised clinical trial

Miles Peter,
Smith Heath,
Weyant Robert,
Rinchuse Daniel J.

Affiliations

Miles Peter: 1Private Practice, Caloundra and University of Queensland Department of Orthodontics, Australia
Smith Heath: 2Seton Hill University Graduate Program in Orthodontics, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Weyant Robert: 3Department of Dental Public Health and Information Management, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Rinchuse Daniel J.: 2Seton Hill University Graduate Program in Orthodontics, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-2012-0019
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 28, no. 2
pp. 213 – 218

Abstract

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Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the rate of tooth movement and discomfort experienced by orthodontic patients using a vibrational appliance (Tooth Masseuse).

Published in Australasian Orthodontic Journal

ISSN: 2207-7480 (Online)
Publisher: Sciendo
Country of publisher: Poland
LCC subjects: Medicine: Dentistry
Website: https://sciendo.com/it/journal/AOJ

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