Original Research

Year : 2023 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 2 | Page : 17-30

The Assessment of Palatal Rugae Characteristics in Different Malocclusions- A Scoping Review

Balasubramanian1 , Sanjana Thiagarajan2 , Manoghna Koduri3 , Uma Revathi Gopalakrishnan4 , Vidhya Selvaraj5

1,2,3 Post Graduate Student, 4Professor, 5Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, Thalambur, Chennai-600130.

Address for Correspondence :

Sanjana T, MDS

Post graduate student, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, Thalambur, Chennai-600130, India. Email id: sanjanarajan.sr@gmail.com

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Early diagnosis of malocclusion and intercepting the malocclusion at an earlier stage is inevitable in orthodontics. The morphological characteristics of palatal rugae are set up at an early age and are stable in their position and pattern throughout the life of an individual, hence they are used as a reference landmark for superimposition and evaluate the extent of tooth movement in orthodontics. This review aims to analyze the orthodontic literature regarding the association of palatal rugae pattern with different malocclusion.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

To analyse the literature regarding the association of palatal rugae pattern with different malocclusion by using the keywords palatal rugae or plica palatine transversae or rugoscopy and malocclusion or sagittal malocclusion or class I or class II or class III or skeletal pattern and stability and orthodontics or orthodontia. The pubmed, Google scholar, Embase databases were searched till June 2022.

RESULTS

Wavy and Curved type of rugae was more common rugae pattern in all group of malocclusions. Many studies found there is no statistically significant difference in palatal rugae among malocclusion. However, few studies showing that largest number of rugae is present in class II malocclusion than class I and class III.

CONCLUSION

This review provides evidence of a distinct pattern of Palatal rugae in Class I and Class III malocclusion and largest number in Class II but to ascertain its statistical significance, further research is needed with a larger sample size.

KEYWORDS – Palatal Rugae, Malocclusion, Skeletal Pattern, Rugoscopy

SOURCE OF FUNDING

Nil in terms of financial assistance or sponsorship.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

No conflicts of interest exist.

How to cite this article: Ramakrishnan, B., Thiagarajan, S., Manoghna, K., Gopalakrishnan, U. R., & selvaraj, V. (2023). The Assessment of Palatal Rugae Characteristics in Different Malocclusions- A Scoping Review : Original Research. International Journal of Orthodontic Rehabilitation, 14(2), 17–30. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorthodrehabil.v14i2.611

Original Research

Year : 2022 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 3 | Page : 22-33

Bibliometric analysis on microbial corrosion in dentistry

Umarevathi Gopalakrishnan 1 , R.Sudhakar2 , A. Sumathi Felicita3 , K. Manikandan4 , Vidhya Selvaraj5 1 Professor, 5 Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Sri Venkateswara dental College and Hospital 2 Assc Professor, Dept of Pathology , Panimalar medical college, Hospital & Research Institute 3Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha dental College 4 Professor, Dept of Public Health Dentistry, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital

Address for Correspondence:

Umarevathi Gopalakrishnan,

Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospitals Chennai – 600103,

Email: gopkr_uma@yahoo.com

Abstract:

Aim:

The present bibliometric analysis was conducted to find the evidence regarding microbial corrosion in dentistry since corrosion by whatever means affect the intraoral performance of the metallic appliances.

Materials and methods:

Material and methods: Dimensions software was used to search for published literature pertaining to the keywords “microbial corrosion” AND “dentistry”. Two reviewers assessed the articles in terms of year of publication, authors, country of origin, journal of publication, and the affiliated institutions of the authors as well as their collaborations and the most cited publications.

Results:

The search revealed a total of 3,118 articles between the years 2000 to 2022. The number of publications was on the rising pattern with a spike between 2004-2007, again with a small spike between 2014 and 2016 and then a steep increase from 2017 onwards.  The publications were almost equally split between Engineering science and Medical Sciences. United States topped the list of countries with 378 documents with total link strength of 106224. Sao Paulo University topped the list in terms of organizations with total link strength of 12722. The journal of Anatomia Histologia Embryologia topped with 136 publications followed by Materials with 94 publications. Valentim from Brazil topped the authors with 22 publications.

Conclusion:

Microbial corrosion is needs equal concentration as any other forms of intraoral corrosion given that oral cavity is loaded with huge varieties of microorganisms with some of them known to cause microbial corrosion like sulfate reducing bacteria. The recent decline in research and publications in this field especially in 2022 is concerning. More studies are needed to learn more on microbial corrosion and its effects in dentistry.

Keywords: microbial corrosion, dentistry, sulfate reducing bacteria

Source of Funding :

None

Conflict of Interest:

None

How to cite this article: Gopalakrishnan, U., R, S., Felicita, S., K, M., & Selvaraj, V. (2022). Bibliometric analysis on microbial corrosion in dentistry: Bibliometric analysis on microbial corrosion in dentistry. International Journal of Orthodontic Rehabilitation, 13(3), 22–33. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorthodrehabil.v13i3.482

Original Research

Year : 2022 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 2 | Page : 1 - 13

Prevalence of anaerobic microbiota in orthodontic patients – scoping review

Umarevathi Gopalakrishnan1, Vidhya Selvaraj2, Arvindh Kathir3, Samala Abhinaya4, Rajalakshmi Thakshinamoorthy5

1Professor, 2Senior Lecturer, 3, 4, 5 Post graduate, Department of Orthodontics, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai

Address for Correspondence:

Umarevathi Gopalakrishnan, MDS

Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospitals Chennai – 600103,

Email: gopkr_uma@yahoo.com

Abstract

Introduction:

Various appliances used in orthodontic treatment behave as plaque retentive sites which can harbor anaerobic microorganisms and this may be associated with a worsening of preexisting periodontal diseases or induce a variety of other conditions. There are contrary reports regarding the increased load of anaerobes during orthodontic treatment. This review aims to analyze the orthodontic literature regarding the prevalence of anaerobes before, during and after orthodontic treatment.

Objective:

To analyze the literature on the prevalence of anaerobic microbiota and its relationship with orthodontics by using the keywords ―anaerobes‖ OR ―anaerobic microbiome‖ OR ―red complex bacteria‖ AND ―orthodontic‖ OR ―fixed appliance‖. The Pub med and Embase databases were searched till January 2022.

Results:

Orthodontic treatment increases the prevalence of anaerobic microbiota especially the orange and red complex bacteria. The removal of orthodontic appliances has shown a significant reduction in plaque along with the corresponding anaerobic pathogens.

Conclusion:

Proper maintenance of good oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment is essential to reduce the anaerobic microbial load, thus diminishing the risk of periodontal problems.

Keywords: Anaerobes; Red complex bacteria; Orthodontic appliance;

Financial support and sponsorship - Nil

Conflicts of interest - There are no conflicts of interest

How to cite: Umarevathi Gopalakrishnan, Vidhya Selvaraj, Arvindh Kathir, Samala Abhinaya, & Rajalakshmi Thakshinamoorthy. (2022). PREVALENCE OF ANAEROBIC MICROBIOTA IN ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS – SCOPING REVIEW: Original research. International Journal of Orthodontic Rehabilitation, 13(2), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorthodrehabil.v13i2.155

Received : 31.03.2022 Accepted:21.06.2022 Web Published: 30.06.2022