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  2. Clear aligners - Wikipedia

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    A 2013 Cochrane review found no high-quality evidence with respect to the management of the recurrence of lower-front-teeth misalignment following treatment. [8] Clear aligners are more noticeable than lingual braces, but they can be removed, which makes cleaning of the teeth easier, and they are faster for the dentist to apply. [4]

  3. Effects of long-term contact lens wear on the cornea - Wikipedia

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    Long-term contact lens use can lead to alterations in corneal thickness, stromal thickness, curvature, corneal sensitivity, cell density, and epithelial oxygen uptake. . Other structural changes may include the formation of epithelial vacuoles and microcysts (containing cellular debris), corneal neovascularization, as well as the emergence of polymegethism in the corneal endoth

  4. Interdental cleaning - Wikipedia

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    Interdental cleaning or interproximal cleaning is part of oral hygiene where the aim is to clean the areas in between the teeth, otherwise known as the proximal surfaces of teeth. This is to remove the dental plaque in areas a toothbrush cannot reach.

  5. Conservation and restoration of ivory objects - Wikipedia

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    The cross-sections of the teeth are rounded or oval. A characteristic feature is that the dentin forms in layers that alternate directions giving it a banded appearance. Their teeth are second in hardness to hippopotamus ivory. Sperm whale teeth may grow up to 20 cm (8 inches) in length while the killer whale teeth are slightly smaller.

  6. Keep your lenses perfectly clean with this pocket-sized ... - AOL

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    This carbon eyeglass cleaner leaves the inside and outside of your lenses smudge-free every time. Use the included brush to remove dust, then apply the facing carbon pads to wipe off oils and ...

  7. Poly(methyl methacrylate) - Wikipedia

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    Eyeglass lenses are commonly made from PMMA. Historically, hard contact lenses were frequently made of this material. Soft contact lenses are often made of a related polymer, where acrylate monomers containing one or more hydroxyl groups make them hydrophilic. In orthopedic surgery, PMMA bone cement is used to affix implants and to remodel lost ...

  8. Teeth cleaning - Wikipedia

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    In addition to brushing, cleaning between teeth may help to prevent build-up of plaque bacteria on the teeth. This may be done with dental floss or interdental brushes.. 80% of cavities occur in the grooves, or pits and fissures, of the chewing surfaces of the teeth, [4] however, there is no evidence currently showing that normal at-home flossing reduces the risk of cavities in these areas.

  9. Sofia Vergara Shares Prosthetics Transformation for New Show ...

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    David Benito/Getty Images; Netflix Sofia Vergara underwent a serious physical transformation for her new role in Netflix’s Griselda. “I needed to disappear,” Vergara, 51, told E! News in a ...