Original Research

Year : 2022 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 2 | Page : 18 - 24

THREE-DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF DENTAL ARCH FORMS IN SOUTH INDIAN POPULATION

Anjali Anna Thomas1, Navaneethan R2

1,2- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute Of

Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai – 600077.

Address for Correspondence:

Anjali Anna Thomas

Department of Orthodontics and Dento-facial Orthopedics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute Of Medical and Technical Sciences162, Poonamallee high road, Chennai – 600077

Email id: dranjali85400@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Aim:

The aim of this study was to do a 3-dimensional analysis of the upper and lower dental arch forms and compare the same between male and female South Indian subjects who were not previously treated with fixed orthodontic appliances.

Materials and Methods:

The sample consisted of 3D scans of dental casts from 50 untreated patients(25 males and 25 females) in permanent dentition. An assessment of the arch form was performed using angular and linear values on scans using a software(MEDIT).The data was tabulated and statistically analyzed using SPSS software and Student’s t test(2- tailed) was used to determine statistical significance of differences in measurements between the two groups.

Results:

In male subjects the intercanine, intermolar, interpremolar diameters and arch depth were significantly greater than females and there was a statistically significant difference (p value=<0.05).

Conclusion:

Ovoid arch form is commonly seen in both South Indian males and females followed by broader arch forms in males and tapered arch forms in females. South Indian males have wider arches when compared to females.

Keywords: Arch form, Arch width, Dental arch depth, 3D scan (MEDIT), 3 shape ortho analyzer software.

FUNDING

This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Authors declare no conflict of interest.

How to Cite this Article: Anjali Anna Thomas, & Navaneethan R. (2022). THREE DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF DENTAL ARCH FORMS IN SOUTH INDIAN POPULATION: ORIGINAL RESEARCH. International Journal of Orthodontic Rehabilitation, 13(2), 18–24. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorthodrehabil.v13i2.120

Received : 25.04.2022 Accepted: 20.05.2022 Web Published: 14.06.2022

Original Article

Year : 2022 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 1 | Page : 23-27

PATIENT’S PERCEPTION OF PAIN AND DISCOMFORT DURING MAXILLARY ARCH EXPANSION USING TWO DIFFERENT APPLIANCES - A PILOT QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY

Dr. Nilesh Suresh 1 , Dr. Ravindra Kumar Jain 2

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

Saveetha University, Chennai 600 077

ABSTRACT:

Aim:

To evaluate and compare perceived pain and discomfort levels experienced by subjects treated with tooth-borne (Hyrax) and bone-borne (MARPE) Maxillary expansion appliances.

Materials and Methods:

Ten subjects (7 boys and 3 girls) with a mean age of 15.8(+/- 2.8) years were randomized into two groups. Group A received a MARPE appliance anchored using mini-implants in the anterior palate and group B received a conventional Hyrax appliance. A self-assessment questionnaire on pain intensity, discomfort and analgesic consumption was given to subjects on the review visit and responses were collected. Descriptive statistics and Mann-Whitney U test was done to compare the mean of pain and discomfort levels between the two groups.

Results:

All 10 subjects answered the questionnaire. More pain was experienced in the posterior teeth region by subjects treated with MARPE (p&lt;0.05). No significant intergroup difference in pain levels experienced in the anterior region, palatal vault and the head region and analgesic consumption was noted. (p&gt;0.05)

Conclusions:

Although both Hyrax and MARPE were generally well tolerated there was a significantly higher pain experience in posterior teeth region for subjects treated with MARPE.

Key Words: Maxillary expansion; Pain and discomfort; Mini-implants; Questionnaire

DECLARATION OF CONFLICTING INTERESTS:

The Authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

FUNDING:

The authors received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

How to Cite This Article:

Nilesh Suresh, & Ravindra Kumar. (2022). PATIENT’S PERCEPTION OF PAIN AND DISCOMFORT DURING MAXILLARY ARCH EXPANSION USING TWO DIFFERENT APPLIANCES - A PILOT QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY: Original Article. International Journal of Orthodontic Rehabilitation, 13(1), 23–27. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorthodrehabil.v13i1.5

Original Article

Year : 2022 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 1 | Page : 16-22

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF WOUND HEALING FOLLOWING GINGIVECTOMY USING DIODE LASER AND ERBIUM, CHROMIUM-DOPED YTTRIUM, SCANDIUM, GALLIUM AND GARNET (Er:Cr:YSGG) LASER–IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING FIXED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT-A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.

Inchara Naidu 1, Priya Lochana Gajendran 2, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals,

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600 077

ABSTRACT:

Aim:

The aim of the current study is to compare the healing following gingivectomy procedures using the Diode system and Er:Cr:YSGG lasers in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.

Methodology:

The study is a single center randomized controlled clinical study with a sample size of 40 patients who underwent gingivectomy using lasers. The patients were divided into two groups randomly (Group A= 20 and Group B= 20). Group A patients had undergone gingivectomy using diode laser (BIOLASE EPIC X,940 nm) and Group B patients had undergone gingivectomy using Er:Cr:YSGG laser (Waterlase,2780nm). The patients were followed at day3, day 7 and day 14. The wound healing was assessed post laser application using a healing index by Landry et al at different time intervals. Data were entered in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and analyzed using SPSS software (IBM SPSS Statistics, Version 20.0, Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.). Independent t test was used to compare the mean healing index score between the groups. Repeated measures ANOVA and Post hoc Bonferroni test was used for comparison of mean healing index scores of Group A and B at different time periods

Result:

When comparing the healing index at day 3 between the groups, there was no significant difference between the diode laser and erbium laser group (P = 0.24). Similarly at day 7 and at day 14, there were no significant differences between the groups (P= 0.20), (P= 0.18) at day 7 and day 14 respectively. When comparing the healing index score of gingivectomy with diode laser between different time intervals, there was a statistically significant healing was seen at day 14 (P = 0.001). The healing at day 14 was significantly better than day 3 and day 7 in the erbium laser group (P =0.001).

Conclusion:

Within study limits it is concluded that Er:Cr:YSGG lasers have better healing compared to diode lasers following laser assisted gingivectomy although the results are not statistically significant. Thus, the use of laser is an effective treatment approach in the management of orthodontic associate gingival enlargement.

Keywords: Diode, Er:Cr:YSGG; Gingivectomy; Healing; Innovative technology; Laser.

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS:

All the authors declare that there was no conflict of interest in the present study.

SOURCE OF FUNDING:

The present project is funded by Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences.

Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals. Saveetha University.

How to Cite This Article: Priya Lochana Gajendran, & Inchara Naidu. (2022). COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF WOUND HEALING FOLLOWING GINGIVECTOMY USING DIODE LASER AND ERBIUM, CHROMIUM-DOPED YTTRIUM, SCANDIUM, GALLIUM AND GARNET (Er:Cr:YSGG) LASER–IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING FIXED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT-A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.: Original Article. International Journal of Orthodontic Rehabilitation, 13(1), 16–22. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorthodrehabil.v13i1.11

Case Report

Year : 2016 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 3 | Page : 108-111

The Subharti protocol for interdisciplinary management of non-vital teeth

Rohit Arora1, Shalya Raj1, Raj Kumar Verma2, Pradeep Raghav2, Smriti Rohilla3

1 Department of Conservative and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2 Department of Orthodontics, Subharti Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, 3 Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Subharti Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India

Correspondence Address:

Raj Kumar Verma

Department of Orthodontics, Subharti Dental College, Subhartipuram, NH58, Meerut - 250 002, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Abstract:

Endodontic treatment of the teeth is now a common procedure across all age groups, either as a result of caries or as a result of trauma. Furthermore, as the number of adults undergoing orthodontic treatment increases, the number of orthodontic patients presenting with root-filled teeth is on the rise. Trauma is the most common cause of pulp necrosis and loss of vitality. Sometimes, adult patients may present to the clinic with grossly decayed teeth or severely traumatized teeth which often require endodontic treatment, followed by placement of prosthetic crown before orthodontic treatment. There is no consensus regarding timing of root canal treatment, extension of root end filling material, material selection for crown placement, and cement used for crown cementation. There is no well-defined protocol for such cases. Here, in this article, we present well-defined guidelines for endodontic prosthodontic-orthodontic patients so that we can provide better care to patients with less ambiguity about the role of different specialties.

Source of Support: 

None

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/2349-5243.192534

How to cite this article: Arora R, Raj S, Verma RK, Raghav P, Rohilla S. The Subharti protocol for interdisciplinary management of non-vital teeth. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2016;7:108-11.

Original Article

Year : 2016 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 3 | Page : 97-100

A questionnaire study about oral hygiene awareness among orthodontic patients

Shristi Nadar1, SP Saravana Dinesh2

1 Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 2 Department of Orthodontics in Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Correspondence Address:

Shristi Nadar

Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract:

Aim:

The aim of this study was to assess the oral hygiene awareness among orthodontic patients.

Objective:

This research aims to find if patients undergoing orthodontic treatment are aware of the probable accumulation of dental plaque and the consequences of it, namely, bad breath, gum disease, and dental decay.

Materials and Methods:

The study was conducted on orthodontic patients from the Department of Orthodontics in Saveetha University. A self-assessed questionnaire was formulated to assess the oral hygiene awareness among orthodontic patients. The questionnaire was pretested to assess its reliability. It was distributed to 100 patients and only completely filled questionnaires were taken for analysis.

Results:

An average of 44% of the population are aware of the oral hygiene measures. The female population who underwent orthodontic treatment was more aware of the oral hygiene measures compared to men.

Conclusion:

There is a need to incorporate more oral hygiene programs in future. Extra attention should be given in educating and motivating the patients on oral hygiene practices during orthodontic treatment in a proper manner, which will be helpful to the patients in maintaining their oral hygiene.

Source of Support: 

None

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/2349-5243.192531

How to cite this article: Nadar S, Saravana Dinesh SP. A questionnaire study about oral hygiene awareness among orthodontic patients. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2016;7:97-100.

Original Article

Year : 2016 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 3 | Page : 92-96

Comparison of perception of smile by orthodontists and other specialty dentists: A questionnaire study

Swetha Sridharan, Christine Samantha

Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Correspondence Address:

Christine Samantha

Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai - 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India.

Aim:

The purpose of this study is to compare the perceptions of orthodontists and other specialty dentists, regarding smile esthetics in the form of a questionnaire.

Objectives:

To determine whether there is any difference of opinion regarding the perception of smile between orthodontists and other specialty dentists and to compare the various factors that have a high impact on the perception of smile by orthodontists and other specialty dentists.

Materials and Methods:

This study is a questionnaire survey. Totally, 104 questionnaires were distributed, of which 52 patients were completed by the orthodontists and 52 patients were completed by other specialty dentists.

Results:

This study showed that the mean scores given by orthodontists are lesser than that of the nonorthodontists. The factors that had an impact on smile by nonorthodontists include crowding of lower anterior teeth and diastema of 3-4 mm. Among orthodontists, the various factors that had an impact include diastema, midline deviation, and reverse smile arc.

Conclusions:

Different parameters have an impact on the smile perception. Diastema, smile, and reverse smile were regarded as unattractive and received the lowest score in this survey. The presence of midline shift was not considered unaesthetic by nonorthodontists.

Source of Support: 

None

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/2349-5243.192530

How to cite this article: Sridharan S, Samantha C. Comparison of perception of smile by orthodontists and other specialty dentists: A questionnaire study. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2016;7:92-6.

Original Article

Year : 2016 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 3 | Page : 79-84

Evaluation of factors affecting dental esthetics in patients seeking orthodontic treatment

Farzin Heravi1, Farzaneh Ahrari1, Roozbeh Rashed1, Parya Heravi1, Negin Ghaffari1, Arezou Habibirad2

1 Dental Research Center, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, 2 Department of Statistics, School of Mathematical Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Correspondence Address:

Farzaneh Ahrari

Dental Research Center, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

Abstract:

Aim:

It is not well documented which dental traits predominantly motivate patients to seek orthodontic therapy. This study was designed to recognize anterior occlusal traits that impact the perception of dental esthetics in patients with different types of malocclusion seeking orthodontic treatment.

Materials and Methods:

Forty-five pairs of intraoral photographs belonging to patients with various malocclusions were selected for this study. Each pair of photographs included a frontal view and a right-side view of the patient's occlusion at maximum intercuspation. A total of 60 laypersons (30 males and 30 females) were requested to rate the overall appearance of the dentition in the photographs, using a 100 mm line that served as a visual analog scale. The study models of the patients were evaluated by a single investigator to determine the amount of overjet, overbite, crowding, and midline deviation. A multiple linear regression analysis was employed to detect the dental features that predicted the overall attractiveness of the dentition.

Results:

The multiple linear regression analysis revealed that according to the judgment of female, male, and total female and male raters, overall dental attractiveness could be predicted by two features, the crowding of upper arch (P < 0.05) and overbite (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

Dental attractiveness could be predicted by two main variables including upper anterior crowding and overbite. Sufficient priority should be accorded to these factors in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning to decrease the probability of misinterpretation of patients' expectation from treatment.

Source of Support: 

None

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/2349-5243.192526

How to cite this article: Heravi F, Ahrari F, Rashed R, Heravi P, Ghaffari N, Habibirad A. Evaluation of factors affecting dental esthetics in patients seeking orthodontic treatment. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2016;7:79-84.

Case Report

Year : 2016 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 4 | Page : 148-153

Treatment of Class II division 2 malocclusion with impacted lower canine

Pratik Patel1, Ravi Shanthraj1, Nekta Garg1, Anisha Vallakati1, B Ashwini2

1 Department of Orthodontics, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India, 2 Department of Endodontics, Farooqia Dental College and Hospital, Mysore, Karnataka, India

Correspondence Address:

Pratik Patel

Department of Orthodontics, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

Abstract:

A 15-year-old female presented unilateral Class II molar relation with 90% overbite, retroclined upper central incisors, and impacted lower right canine. Nonextraction treatment was planned to correct deep bite, retroclination of upper central incisors, and unilateral Class II molar relation. Intrusion arch was used to intrude and procline the upper central incisors. Correcting the axial inclination of retroclined incisors caused unlocking of the mandible. This, in turn, leads to simultaneous correction of class II molar relation. The vertical loop was used to disimpact canine. Posttreatment incisors inclination was corrected, bilateral Class I molar relation was achieved, and canine had erupted in its position. The smile arc was improved along with mentolabial sulcus and nasolabial angle.

Source of Support: 

None

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/2349-5243.197464

How to cite this article: Patel P, Shanthraj R, Garg N, Vallakati A, Ashwini B. Treatment of Class II division 2 malocclusion with impacted lower canine. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2016;7:148-53.

Review Article

Year : 2016 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 4 | Page : 144-147

Dermatoglyphics and orthodontics

S Achalli1, M Patla2, USK Nayak2, CR Soans2

1 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India, 2 Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Correspondence Address:

S Achalli

Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE University, Mangalore - 575 018, Karnataka, India.

Abstract:

Dermatoglyphics is the study of fingerprints and skin patterns. These appear at the 12 th week of intrauterine life and are completely established by the 24 th week of intrauterine life. It is said that thereafter, these configurations remain constant throughout life. It is during the same embryonic period that finger and palm prints, the lip, alveolus, and palate develop. As a result, any factor causing changes in the lip, alveolus, and palate may also cause different patterns in the appearance of finger and palm prints. Hence, fingerprint patterns and other details of dermal ridges may offer distinct advantages and thus may be used as a screening tool, which is easily accessible, economical, and noninvasive marker to detect early malocclusion.

Source of Support: 

None

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/2349-5243.197462

How to cite this article: Achalli S, Patla M, Nayak U, Soans CR. Dermatoglyphics and orthodontics. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2016;7:144-7.

Original Article

Year : 2016 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 4 | Page : 135-138

Comparison of cephalometric readings between manual tracing and digital software tracing: A pilot study

MK Kamath, AV Arun

Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Correspondence Address:

M K Kamath

D5, Sneha Sadan, #3, Karpagam Avenue, Chennai - 600 028, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract:

Aim:

The aim of the study was to analyze and compare the cephalometric readings between manual tracings with digital software tracings using Steiner's analysis.

Materials and Methods:

The conventional lateral cephalograms of twenty participants were obtained. Six hard tissue landmarks were identified, and Steiner's analysis was carried out. The radiographs were manually traced, and the readings were recorded. Following this, the radiographs were uploaded in the FACAD digital software for digital tracing.

Results:

SNA, SNB, lower incisor to NB angle, and linear values show statistically significant differences. The remaining parameters do not show statistical difference.

Conclusion:

The results show a statistical difference between manual and digital tracing. The variation lies in the difference in identification of the hard tissue landmarks.

Source of Support: 

None

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/2349-5243.197460

How to cite this article: Kamath MK, Arun AV. Comparison of cephalometric readings between manual tracing and digital software tracing: A pilot study. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2016;7:135-8.

Original Article

Year : 2016 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 4 | Page : 130-134

Craniofacial anthropometric measurements of adult Indians in Angles Class I malocclusion

SA Shinde, RB Sable, AS Patil

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Correspondence Address:

S A Shinde

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract:

Context:

The study was done on Adult Indians ranging from an age group of 18-25 years inhibiting Angles Class I malocclusion.

Aims:

The objective of the study was to establish the craniofacial anthropometric norms for the young adult (18-28 years) Indians.

Subjects and Methods:

The study group consisted of 150 healthy volunteers with equal number of male and female subjects who had no history of mixed racial parentage. Twenty-one linear measurements were studied from 28 landmarks over six craniofacial regions by two different operators.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Sample t-test was used to study the significance of the difference of each average level of all craniofacial parameters between male and female groups. Chi-square test was used to study the statistical significance of difference of the craniofacial indices between males and females.

Results:

The minimum measurements were contributed by female subjects in most of the craniofacial parameters, except for the eye fissure height (ps-pi) and nose prominence (sn-prn). There is a gender difference in all the measurements except the eye fissure width and nose prominence (independent t-test; P < 0.05). The Indians exhibit some North American White Caucasians (NAWC) features in all regions.

Conclusions:

This study establishes the craniofacial anthropometric norms of the Indians over 21 parameters. Males, in general, have a significantly higher measurement than females in most of the craniofacial parameters. The Indians do exhibit some NAWC like features.

Source of Support: 

None

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/2349-5243.197459

How to cite this article: Shinde SA, Sable RB, Patil AS. Craniofacial anthropometric measurements of adult Indians in Angles Class I malocclusion. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2016;7:130-4.

Short Communication

Year : 2017 | Volume : 8 | Issue : 1 | Page : 38-39

Fibre glass splint retainer with tongue-thrusting spikes

Shrikant Shrinivas Chitko1, Udita Hasmukh Mehta1, Neeraj Suresh Patil1, Veerendra V Kerudi1, Harshal Ashok Patil2

1 Department of Orthodontics, ACPM Dental College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India, 2 Private Orthodontic Practice, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India

Correspondence Address:

Harshal Ashok Patil

Private Orthodontic Practice, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract:

Tongue-thrusting is one of the most common habits seen in orthodontics. Complete elimination of the habit to prevent relapse is one of the challenges. Correction of tongue-thrusting habit is quite difficult, more so if the habit is ingrained. Here, we are introducing a retainer made of fiber glass with spikes for tongue-thrusting habit control incorporated in it.

Source of Support: 

None

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/2349-5243.200220

How to cite this article: Patel P, Shanthraj R, Garg N, Vallakati A. Skeletal Class II division 1 malocclusion treated with twin-block appliance. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2017;8:31-7.

Original Article

Year : 2017 | Volume : 8 | Issue : 1 | Page : 19-25

Evaluation of psychological stress in orthodontic PG students in India

A Chacko, T Tikku, K Srivastava

Department of Orthodontics, Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Correspondence Address:

K Srivastava

Department of Orthodontics, Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Abstract:

Introduction:

Psychological stress is associated with many professions including dental surgery and is commonly encountered among BDS students, which later increases during post graduation (MDS). In this study we intended to identify the perceived sources and the extent of the psychological stress in the Orthodontic post-graduate students, and also evaluate the influence of different variables on overall stress and the effect of various stress relievers among the PG students.

Material and Method:

A questionnaire type of survey was conducted among 80 Orthodontic post graduate students (39 male and 41 female). A total of 22 factors were shortlisted for the questionnaire and were grouped under three broad categories as Personal, Curriculum Factors and Clinical Factors which were scored on a four point scale as 0- Not applicable, 1- Mild stress, 2–Moderate stress, 3–Severe stress.

Result:

The result showed that the majority of the PGs were definitely stressed, with females being more stressed than males, though the difference between two genders was statistically non-significant for most of the perceived sources of stress except for home sickness . In overall stress scores for different variables, the difference was statistically non-significant in all of them. Among the stress busters use of social media, alcohol and smoking were significantly associated with some of the student characteristics.

Conclusion:

The stress levels in PG curriculum definitely exist and the students should adopt proper stress busters to relieve the stress so as to work efficiently during their course.

Source of Support: 

None 

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/2349-5243.200218

How to cite this article: Chacko A, Tikku T, Srivastava K. Evaluation of psychological stress in orthodontic PG students in India. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2017;8:19-25.

Original Article

Year : 2017 | Volume : 8 | Issue : 1 | Page : 5-10

Evaluation of reliability of index of orthodontic treatment need for assessment of orthodontic treatment need

N Singh, D Bagga, R Sharma, R Singh

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India

Correspondence Address:

N Singh

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi - 110 002, India.

Objective:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of index of orthodontic treatment need (IOTN) for assessment of orthodontic treatment need.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 106 subjects of aged between 18 and 25 years with no history of orthodontic treatment were selected by the convenience sampling method from the nondental student population of institutions belonging to North Indian population. The expressed demand for orthodontic treatment by the subjects was assessed using questionnaire. The self-perception of the subjects about orthodontic treatment need was done using aesthetic component (AC) of IOTN. The need for orthodontic treatment was evaluated by the investigator using AC and dental health component (DHC) of IOTN and by a panel of orthodontists using subjective assessment of the patient's study models.

Results:

Orthodontic treatment need to be determined by the investigator using DHC of IOTN moderately correlated with the demand of orthodontic treatment by the subjects as assessed using subjects response to questionnaires (ρ = 0.627) and orthodontic treatment need to be determined by the opinion of the panel of orthodontists (ρ = 0.598).

Conclusion:

DHC of IOTN was found to be reliable for evaluating orthodontic treatment need.

Source of Support: 

None

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/2349-5243.200224

How to cite this article: Singh N, Bagga D, Sharma R, Singh R. Evaluation of reliability of index of orthodontic treatment need for assessment of orthodontic treatment need. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2017;8:5-10.

Case Report

Year : 2017 | Volume : 8 | Issue : 2 | Page : 81-89

A modified three-piece base arch for en masse retraction and intrusion in a Class II Division 1 subdivision case

Dhaval Ranjitbhai Lekhadia, Gautham Hegde, K Sindhuja

Department of Orthodontics, AJIDS, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Correspondence Address:

Dhaval Ranjitbhai Lekhadia

Department of Orthodontics, AJIDS, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

Abstract:

This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of an 18-year-old male patient who presented with the prognathic maxilla, deep bite, low mandibular plane angle, and proclined incisors. Modified three-piece base arch was used for the intrusion and retraction of maxillary incisor. En masse retraction was achieved in 6 months. Reduced time for retraction was attributed to a single stage of retraction, unlike burrstone three-piece intrusion base arch where canines are individually retracted followed by retraction of incisors. A modified utility arch was used in lower arch followed by a continuous archwire technique. The case was finished using bite settling elastics on a continuous archwire. The step between canine and premolar was corrected in the finishing phase of treatment. The final treatment outcomes were satisfactory, and true intrusion was achieved with proper selection of biomechanics.

Source of Support: 

None 

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/ijor.ijor_6_17

How to cite this article: Lekhadia DR, Hegde G, Sindhuja K. A modified three-piece base arch for en masse retraction and intrusion in a Class II Division 1 subdivision case. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2017;8:81-9.

Case Report

Year : 2017 | Volume : 8 | Issue : 2 | Page : 78-80

Orthodontic management of a periodontally compromised patient

Madhukar Reddy Rachala, Kaladhar Reddy Aileni, Pitalla Naveen Kumar, Donthula Soujanya, Chinthakunta Reddy Prathima

Department of Orthodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India

Correspondence Address:

Donthula Soujanya

Department of Orthodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India.

Abstract:

Today many adult patients with periodontal disease demonstrate malocclusions that compromise their esthetics and ability to maintain oral hygiene. With adequate combined orthodontic.periodontal treatment it is possible to correct malocclusion and re.establish a healthy and well-functioning dentition. However, while orthodontic treatment can realign periodontally affected teeth, esthetic appearance may be compromised by gingival recession due to alveolar bone dehiscences or fenestrations in combination with a thin gingival biotype. This article reports an interdisciplinary. (orthodontic and periodontic) approach for the treatment of a periodontally compromised patient with spacing in anterior dental region. Periodontal therapy, including periodontal plastic surgery to obtain root coverage as well as orthodontic treatment by means of a fixed appliance was used to achieve stable periodontal conditions and successful esthetic and functional final results.

Source of Support: 

None 

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/ijor.ijor_34_16

How to cite this article: Rachala MR, Aileni KR, Kumar PN, Soujanya D, Prathima CR. Orthodontic management of a periodontally compromised patient. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2017;8:78-80.

Case Report

Year : 2021 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 4 | Page : 164-166

Reverse-M-Zadake spring – A novel design for the management of root divergence

Sujit Navnath Zadake, Yatishkumar Joshi, Suresh Kangane, Anand Ambekar
Department of Orthodontics, MIDSR Dental College, Latur, Maharashtra, India

Correspondence Address:

Dr. Sujit Navnath Zadake, Vaishnav Sadan Babanagar Kallam, Osmanabad, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract

The main reason to seek Orthodontic treatment is esthetics. Black triangles after lower incisor extraction are one of the commonly occurring malocclusion which causes esthetic compromises. Relapse is unavoidable while treating such cases. This relapse can be controlled only when there is translatory root movement in the mesial direction. Very little literature is available for the correction of black triangles. In this article, a spring is fabricated by using 0.018 A J Wilcock stainless steel special plus wire containing three helices. This Trihelical spring is a simple, effective, esthetic, and biologically compatible device with excellent root control for the treatment of root divergence.

Source of Support: 

None

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/ijor.ijor_23_21

How to cite this article: Zadake SN, Joshi Y, Kangane S, Ambekar A. Reverse‐M‐Zadake spring – A novel design for the management of root divergence. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2021;12:164-6.

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Year : 2021 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 4 | Page : 153-156

A novel spring for correction of ectopically positioned teeth

Achint Chachada1, Nehal Saraf2, Megha Jain1, Piyush Khandelwal1

1 Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Chhattisgarh Dental College and Research Institute, Sundra, Chhattisgarh, India 2 Private Practioner, Samadhan Health Centre, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

Address for correspondence:

Dr. Nehal Saraf,

Private Practioner, Samadhan Health Centre, Raipur - 492 001, Chhattisgarh, India.

E‐mail: nehalsaraf123@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

A misaligned tooth can cause serious aesthetic and functional challenges. Customized springs are indeed a practical remedy for aligning such teeth. The skill to provide an ideal system of forces to reach the desired movement, as well as the management of potential side effects, is directly linked to a successful outcome. One such approach is shown in this case report.

Keywords: Biomechanics, ectopic tooth, spring

Source of Support: None, 

Conflict of Interest: None

DOI: 10.4103/ijor.ijor_21_21

How to cite this article: Chachada A, Saraf N, Jain M, Khandelwal P. A novel spring for correction of ectopically positioned teeth. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2021;12:153-6.

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Year : 2021 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 4 | Page : 148-152

Management of impacted maxillary canines during orthodontic treatment: Report of two cases with 1-year follow-ups

Dhaval P Pandya1, Divya Maheshwari2, Shatraj Shetty2, Krupa R Shirvekar3
1 Consultant Periodontist, Dental Surgery, Karuna Hospital, Borivali West; Private Practice Focussed on Periodontics & Implantology, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2 Consultant Orthodontist, Private Practice, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
3 Post Graduate Student in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Espana

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Dhaval P Pandya
6th Floor, Shankar Ashish, R.C. Patel Road, Off Sodawala lane, Borivali West, Mumbai - 400 092, Maharashtra
India

Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None

DOI: 10.4103/ijor.ijor_2_21

The prevalence of impacted maxillary canines is 2%–3%. The position of the canine germ should be evaluated between 9 and 11 years of age group. In addition to the clinical examination, radiographic evaluation of the canine site will aid in gathering additional data such as the position of the canine, its relationship with the adjacent teeth, and any oral pathology associated with the site. It becomes imperative to have an early diagnosis of the ectopically positioned canine. Orthodontic considerations which include orthodontic traction for the malpositioned canine tooth along with surgical exposure assume significance, if the permanent canine is deviating from its normal eruption pathway trajectory within its specified timeline of erupting into the dental arch. The objective of reporting the following two cases is to analyze a successful 1-year follow-up outcome of an interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach in managing impacted canines in two female patients in their second decades of life.

How to Cite This article Pandya DP, Maheswari D, Shetty S, Shirvekar KR. Management of impacted maxillary canines during orthodontic treatment: Report of two cases with 1‐year follow‐ups. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2021;12:148-52

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Year : 2021 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 4 | Page : 140-147

Updating the orthodontic envelope of discrepancy: Canines transposition

Hasan Sabah Hasan1, Mohamed A Elkolaly2
1 Department of Orthodontic, Khanzad Teaching Center, General Directorate of Hawler-Ministry of Health, Erbil, Iraq
2 Department of Orthodontic, Royal Dental Center, Alexandria, Egypt

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Hasan Sabah Hasan
Department of Orthodontic, Khanzad Teaching Center, General Directorate of Hawler-Ministry of Health, Erbil
Iraq

Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None

DOI: 10.4103/ijor.ijor_24_21

This study aimed to report a case of skeletal Class I adult with anterior open and transposed upper canines with premolars and lower right canine transposed with lateral incisor, retained upper deciduous C, B, and lower right C. With congenital missing upper right lateral incisor, upper spacing arch, and lower mild crowding arch, a patient complains about her smile esthetic. The case was treated using temporary anchorage devices and three-dimensional retraction loops designed primarily for upper canine transposition with an accepted esthetic reshaping of lower canine using composite restoration. The missing lateral had been implanted with smile makeover using microesthetic post-orthodontic treatment. After 16 months of treatment, it was possible to see a significant improvement of the patient's facial profile, with overcorrection in overjet and preservation of the tissues and integrity of dental roots.

Hasan HS, Elkolaly MA. Updating the orthodontic envelope of discrepancy: Canines transposition. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2021;12:140-7.