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Surface Modifications Of Orthodontic Bone Screws - A Novel Approach, Sai Kalyan Menta Dr, Ravi M. S Feb 2024

Surface Modifications Of Orthodontic Bone Screws - A Novel Approach, Sai Kalyan Menta Dr, Ravi M. S

Annual Research Symposium

Anchorage control plays a key role in the correction of malocclusion. With the advent of orthodontic bone screws, attaining absolute anchorage control has become hassle free. They have the advantages of low cost, simple surgical placement, and ease of removal; therefore, they are convenient in the treatment of various malocclusions. Although the clinical stability of bone screws is exceptionally high, stability of the bone screws is compromised by factors such as microbial contamination and morphological defects. To overcome this, surface modifications are introduced to enhance the stability of the bone screws.


An Emg Study To Evaluate Chewing Efficiency And Maximum Voluntary Clenching (Mvc) For Different Malocclusion Groups Before And During Orthodontic Treatment, Vivek Reddy Feb 2024

An Emg Study To Evaluate Chewing Efficiency And Maximum Voluntary Clenching (Mvc) For Different Malocclusion Groups Before And During Orthodontic Treatment, Vivek Reddy

Annual Research Symposium

The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of chewing and maximum voluntary clenching (MVC) of patients with different malocclusion types by measuring the EMG activity in the masseter and temporalis muscles before and during orthodontic treatment.


C9: Comparison Of Force Generation And Force Decay Of Non-Latex Elastics From Different Manufacturers: An In-Vitro Study, Miriam Behpour Apr 2021

C9: Comparison Of Force Generation And Force Decay Of Non-Latex Elastics From Different Manufacturers: An In-Vitro Study, Miriam Behpour

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Frictional Resistance Of Aesthetic Orthodontic Arch Wires Compared To Traditional Arch Wires Before And After Toothbrush Abrasion, Stephen Yamodis, Jeremy Manuele, Adam Kessler, Brendan O'Toole, James Mah, Bob Martin Apr 2011

Frictional Resistance Of Aesthetic Orthodontic Arch Wires Compared To Traditional Arch Wires Before And After Toothbrush Abrasion, Stephen Yamodis, Jeremy Manuele, Adam Kessler, Brendan O'Toole, James Mah, Bob Martin

Festival of Communities: UG Symposium (Posters)

Our objective was to compare frictional resistance evident in aesthetic archwires to traditional (non-aesthetic) archwires. Methods: Archwires ligated with elasatics to fixed brackets were pulled through these brackets while frictional resistance (in lbf) was measured. Results: There were no confirmed significant differences between the frictional resistance of the aesthetic arch wires compared to the traditional non-coated wires for all wire sizes tested Conclusions: Our data suggests that a sacrifice of clinical performance with these aesthetic archwires as compared to traditional archwires is not likely