Sangamesh Basalingappa

Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences, Hospital & Research Centre | TIDSHRC · Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Introduction: Various procedures are available today to enhance tooth movement, with relative success rates, one among them being micro osteo-perforation (MOP). Our aim is to assess the rate of tooth movement and interleukin-1β levels in gingival crevicular fluid levels (GCF) after MOPs. Methods: A group of 22 patients were selected, who require...

The improvement of facial aesthetics is one of the main reasons why patients with a class II division 1 malocclusion seek orthodontic treatment. There are various techniques available to treat class II malocclusions, one of which is a two-phase approach that includes functional jaw orthopedics as well as fixed orthodontic treatment. The following c...

Social media is the latest buzzword around the world. From teenagers to techies, entrepreneurs to educators, all have embraced the new face of this sizzling phenomenon. Interestingly, social media has made its way into the healthcare industry as well. The so-called “e-patients” of this generation are using the web to gather information, seek online...

The aim of this article is to derive an angle using panoramic radiographs which is as reliable as lateral cephalometric norms in determining the skeletal growth pattern. The sample size consisted of 60 OPGs of patients with normodivergent growth pattern evaluated from cephalometric radiographs. The mean Symphyseal Angle (SA) obtained was 134.1 ± 2....

Objectives: To compare 5 digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLRs) for extraoral photography in the orthodontic office, to recognize the best camera and the best mode for each camera. Materials and Methods: 5 DSLRs namely Canon 500D, Canon 550D, Nikon D3100, Nikon D40 and Nikon D5000 were compared. Images were clicked in auto mode, program mode, m...

Every orthodontist at some point in his clinical practice has faced the dilemma of how 'best' to manage a mild to moderate Class II malocclusion. To demonstrate the efficacy of Forsus™ Fatigue Resistant Device in the management of Class II malocclusion. A patient having Class II division 1 malocclusion with functional jaw retrusion was treated usin...

The purpose of this study was to establish the mesiodistal tooth width of permanent teeth in a North Indian population sample. The measurements were obtained from 150 pairs of randomly selected dental casts divided equally among sexes. The subjects' age ranged from 13 to 25 years. An electronic digital caliper was used for the measurements. Descrip...