Krishnaraj Rajaram

• MDS
• Professor at SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Management of pseudo transposition of canine could be very challenging with conventional continuous arch mechanics due to the lack of root control. Segmented arch mechanics involves retraction canines into the extraction space using retraction springs which provide adequate root control. A case report of 13 years old female patient with severe crow...

Objective The objective of the study was to evaluate the rate of orthodontic tooth movement assisted by piezocision and discission in extraction cases. Methods Twelve adults (20-35 years) requiring upper premolar extraction for orthodontic treatment were included in this preliminary parallel-arm clinical study. Participants (randomly allocated) in...

Background: This study assessed the stability of the outcomes after mandibular incisor extraction (MIE) using intercanine width and peer assessment rating (PAR) scores in orthodontic patients. Methods: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Ovid, and SciELO were systematically searched without restrictions until August 2022. A...

Objectives This clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the stability and failure rate of surface-treated orthodontic mini-implants and determine whether they differ from those of non-surface-treated orthodontic mini-implants. Trial Design Randomized clinical trial with a split-mouth study design. Setting Department of Orthodontics, SRM Dental C...

To evaluate the effect of impregnating an orthodontic resin composite with probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) on the levels of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Thirty patients were randomly selected and allotted by block randomization to two groups: an experimental group, who received brack...

Introduction: It has been suggested that human errors during manual tracing of linear/angular cephalometric parameters can be eliminated by using computer-aided analysis. The landmarks, however, are located manually and the computer system completes the analysis. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence in the field of Dentistry, automatic locat...

Introduction: Grape Seed Extract (GSE) contains Proanthocyanidins (PA) which have been shown to cross-link and strengthen demineralised dentin collagen. There is paucity of research to evaluate, if grape seed extract increases the Shearbond Strength (SBS) of orthodontic resin when bonding to enamel. Aim: To evaluate the SBS and Adhesive Remnant Ind...

Objective: The purpose of this study is to systematically assess the available evidence for relapse of skeletalopen bite treatment using temporary anchorage devices and orthognathic surgery. Materials and Methods: Fiveelectronic databases such as MEDLINE, COCHRANE, SCIELO, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, EMBASE were systematicallysearched up to June 2020. Methodol...

Introduction: Number of occlusal contacts and uniform bite force distribution during maximum intercuspation are determinants of a good functional occlusion. Distribution of posterior contacts in the three malocclusion groups along with force distribution has been a topic of research. Aim: To quantify the number of occlusal contacts and areas, bite...

Abstract Background: Orthodontic patients, including the growing adult population, not only want an improved smile, but they also demand better aesthetics during treatment. Thus the aim of the study is to compare the optical properties namely color, translucence and fluorescence between different esthetic brackets using the spectrophotometer. Metho...

Dental professionals face a lot of challenges in treatment of impacted canine due its position. Localisation of impacted canine in diagnosis and treatment is important. There are various radiographic methods in localization of impacted canine. In this article, different radiographic methods in the diagnosis of impacted canine. The use of periapical...

Objectives: The aim of this double blinded randomized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the efficacy of two local anaesthetic solutions, 'Plain lignocaine' and 'Lignocaine with vasoconstrictor', on pain during administration and post-extraction wound healing in patients undergoing therapeutic extractions. Materials and methods: Fifty pat...

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), the term was coined by Cameron in 1964, which refers to an incomplete fracture of a vital posterior tooth extending to the dentin and occasionally into the pulp. CTS has always been a nightmare to the patient because of its unpredictable symptoms and a diagnostic dilemma for the dental practitioner due to its variable,...

Impaction of the maxillary canine is a frequently encountered problem in orthodontic practice. Maxillary canines are the most commonly impacted teeth next to the third molars. Alignment of an impacted canine requires a combined surgical and orthodontic approach. Maxillary canines present a high esthetic and functional demand, hence, a precise diagn...