Publications by authors named "Aruna Dokku"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the impact of the eruption stages of maxillary second and third molars on first molar movement using a modified palatal anchorage plate (MPAP) and Beneslider, utilizing 3D finite element analysis.
- Six finite element models, created from cone-beam computed tomography images, analyzed individual molar movements and en-masse arch distalization at various eruption stages, focusing on 3D displacements.
- Results indicated that Beneslider facilitated distal translation of the first molar during certain eruption stages, while MPAP resulted in distal tipping, showing that the eruption of second and third molars did not negatively affect overall molar distalization.
