The Effect of Nanoparticles Against Streptococcus mutans in the Orthodontic Primer Used for Aligner Attachment: An In Vitro Study.

Objective This study investigates the antimicrobial properties of silver (1%) and chitosan (1%) nanoparticles against Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) when added to an orthodontic primer used for aligner attachments. While aligner treatments are becoming increasingly popular for their aesthetics and convenience, their attachments can create retention sites for bacteria, potentially leading to white spot lesions (WSLs).

Comparison of Friction Produced at Backet-Wire Interface in Monocrystalline Ceramic Brackets of 8 Different Brands: An Study.

Introduction: The esthetic during the various orthodontic treatments has led to the invention of the brackets. When different ceramic brackets and archwires are used, the different frictional forces may result in the different outputs. Hence, in the present study, we evaluated and compared the frictional resistance between eight standard monocrystalline ceramic bracket models and each of the archwires of four different alloys.

Extraction or Nonextraction in Orthodontic Cases: A Review.

Orthodontic treatment helps bring teeth in alignment. There is always debate whether tooth should be extracted or not for treating crowding. The present article highlights various advantages and disadvantages of extraction.

Early Treatment of Class III Malocclusion: A Boon or a Burden?

This article presents a case of class III malocclusion, a female patient aged 8 years treated in early stage of its recognition, i.e. treated in early mixed dentition stage, utilizing orthopedic appliance for its correction, utilizing both rapid maxillary expansion and face mask approach.

Correlation of masseter muscle thickness and intermolar width - an ultrasonography study.

Background: To determine the association between the thickness of masseter muscle and the maxillary dental arch width. To explore the influence of gender on masseter muscle thickness.

Materials & Methods: Seventy subjects (35 females and 35 males) of age 18 to 25 years were selected for the study based on class I molar relationship.