Publications by authors named "Devikanth Lanka"
Effect of Second and Third Molar Eruption Stages on First Molar and Maxillary Arch Distalization With Modified Palatal Anchorage Plate and Beneslider: A 3D Finite Element Analysis.
Siva Prasad Sripathi Revathi Peddu Ashok Kumar Talapaneni Kalyani Mallavarapu Aruna Dokku Devikanth Lanka
Cureus
May 2024
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.
Introduction: Over the past few years, there has been increasing emphasis on context-specific health literacy. However, no such context-specific psychometric tools are available with regard to oral health literacy. The aim of this study was to develop and validate an Orthodontic Health Literacy Tool (Orth-HLT).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To evaluate and compare the frictional resistance produced by Super Slick modules during sliding with four different types of brackets and four ligature types both in conventional and figure-of-8 ligation method with saliva as lubricant.
Materials And Methods: The frictional resistance was evaluated by using four different ligatures on 0.019" × 0.