Publications by authors named "Shruti Rathi"

A condition known as bimaxillary protrusion occurs when the front teeth protrude due to the forward positioning of the lower and upper jaws. Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) are utilized to provide anchorage and facilitate the controlled retraction of maxillary and mandibular protruding teeth, helping to correct the patient's bite and facial aesthetics. A 27-year-old female with bimaxillary protrusion reported to the Department of Orthodontics.

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The straight-wire device offers the best finishing potential and control. This case study focuses on the treatment of severe deep bite and Class II malocclusion involving first premolar extraction of the upper arch using a Kalra Simultaneous Intrusion and Retraction loop. Using minimal force and creating enough space for anterior teeth to retract while maintaining the Class II molar relationship was the aim of the therapy.

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In class II malocclusion, there is an anteroposterior disparity between the upper dentition and the lower dentition, which may or may not be accompanied by a skeletal discrepancy. For orthodontists, this is one of the common malocclusions encountered during clinical practice. This might be due to excess maxillary growth or retarded growth of the mandible or a combination of both.

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Background and objectives The nose is one of the major focuses of face attractiveness. Through careful evaluation of the soft tissue drape, a treatment plan can be designed to enhance a patient's facial attractiveness. The aim of this study was to evaluate and assess the variations in nasal morphology among class I malocclusion and class II horizontal and class II vertical malocclusion.

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Developmental anomaly of the maxillary lateral incisors most commonly leads to the occurrence of peg lateral. It is a variant of microdontia where the lateral incisors are smaller than the normal size. This appears as unilaterally or bilaterally.

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