Publications by authors named "Leelamma Kuruvilla"
Background: Accelerated orthodontic treatment has gained popularity in recent years as patients seek shorter treatment durations. Microosteoperforations (MOPs) have emerged as a minimally invasive technique to expedite tooth movement. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of MOPs in accelerating orthodontic treatment with conventional methods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objective: The impact of the experience of the clinician on learning a new skill or equipment was still an intriguing subject. The goal of this research is to determine the accuracy level of a dynamic navigation system to that of freehand drilling by expert and novice practitioners with varied levels of experience. Additionally, the duration of the surgical procedure and the self-confidence level of the surgeons were also evaluated.
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- This study aimed to assess how three different toothbrush designs affect enamel surface abrasion using extracted human teeth as samples.
- A controlled experiment involved brushing the teeth with various toothbrushes (flat trim, zigzag, bi-level) for two weeks, measuring the surface roughness afterward.
- Results showed that flat trim toothbrushes caused the least abrasion, while zigzag patterns led to the most damage, indicating that bristle design significantly impacts enamel safety during brushing.