Evaluation of Stresses Generated with Two Different Self-Ligating Orthodontic Bracket Systems - A Finite Element Analysis.

Aim: To determine stresses generated in the posterior teeth region by two different self-ligating systems, 3M Unitek SmartClip and Damon Q Self-ligating brackets, using the finite element method (FEM).

Methodology: Computed tomography (CT) scan of maxilla was taken using Mimics software, and the Dicom data were imported into Hypermesh 13.0 software to convert it into a geometric model and then into FEM.

Photographic Assessment of Cephalometric Measurements in Skeletal Class II Cases: A Comparative Study.

Introduction: Cephalometry has many limitations of which radiation exposure is most important. Hence, there is a need to resort to other safer methods which could give equal if not better results.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare and correlate the craniofacial measurements obtained from cephalometric radiographs and analogous measurements from standardized facial profile photographs in skeletal class II cases.

A substantive review on tobacco use among school-going adolescents in India.

Tobacco use among the adolescents in india is believed to be on an increase. Therefore, a systematic review was carried out to summarize these studies. Several electronic databases were searched, supplemented by screening reference lists, smoking-related websites, and contacting experts.