Publications by authors named "Tanjula Shair"
Objective: To assess whether there is any difference in the genetic association between Class II division 1 (div. 1) and division 2 (div. 2) malocclusions using PAX9 (rs8004560) gene single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP).
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- The study aimed to evaluate and compare muscle activity in patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion treated with rigid and flexible fixed functional appliances.
- Fourteen patients aged 13-17 were divided into two groups: one using a rigid appliance (MPA IV) and the other a flexible appliance (Churro Jumper), with muscle activity measured using EMG.
- Results indicated both appliances significantly increased muscle activity in the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles, but the flexible Churro Jumper produced a greater increase than the rigid MPA IV during various activities like resting, swallowing, and clenching.