Peter W Ngan DMD
Orthodontist
1 Med Center Drive Morgantown WV, 26506About
Dr. Peter Ngan practices Orthodontics in Morgantown, WV. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Ngan may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Ngan must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Comparison of bond strength between orthodontic brackets bonded with halogen and plasma arc curing lights: an in-vitro and in-vivo study.
- Interleukin 1 beta and prostaglandin E are involved in the response of periodontal cells to mechanical stress in vivo and in vitro.
- Oral health disparities in Appalachia: orthodontic treatment need and demand.
- Effects of sealant and self-etching primer on enamel decalcification. Part I: an in-vitro study.
- Bone-resorbing activity and prostaglandin E produced by human periodontal ligament cells in vitro.
- Wire-bending test as a predictor of preclinical performance by dental students.
- Total child patient care--aspects of paediatric dentistry and orthodontics.
- Immunohistochemical assessment of the effect of chemical and mechanical stimuli on cAMP and prostaglandin E levels in human gingival fibroblasts in vitro.
- Neurotransmitters, cytokines, and the control of alveolar bone remodeling in orthodontics.
- Advanced periodontitis in the primary dentition: case report.
- Dental specialists and IADR.
- Longitudinal evaluation of growth changes in Class II division 1 subjects.
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