Journal of Contemporary Orthodontics

Official Publication of Indian Orthodontic Society


Volume 9, Issue 2, Year 2025
Guest Editorial
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Review Article
Treatment effects of posterior bite blocks for correction of skeletal anterior open bite in growing patients. A systematic review
Author details: Kaustubh Dnyaneshwar Chandwale, Suryakant Narsing Powar, Gopinath Kallampilly, Sumeet Ghonmode, Prafull Parchake
Objective: Posterior bite blocks (PBB) are commonly used to treat anterior open bite in mixed dentition to take advantage of the active growth for producing faster and more stable results. PBB impedes posterior teeth eruption and their design has been continuously modified. The present review aims t....
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Trends and directions of chatgpt in healthcare- A systematic review
Author details: Gyanda Mishra, Shubhnita Verma, Prasad Chitra
Background: ChatGPT (Contextual Hierarchical Attention Graphic Based Programming tool) has garnered enormous attention of healthcare practitioners, researchers and academicians. This systematic review aims to provide a critical evidence-based evaluation of the current state of ChatGPT including its....
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Original Article
Effects of commercially available clear aligner plastics on human gingival mesenchymal stem cells
Author details: Tanmayee Aniruddha Pendse, Rajaganesh Gautam, Sonali V Deshmukh, Jayesh Rahalkar, Sachin Durkar
Background: Recent innovations in clear aligner materials have resulted in enhanced flexibility and resistance to staining through multilayer and multiphasic designs. Integrating digital technologies such as intraoral scanning, tooth movement planning software, and 3D printing has significantly stre....
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A Comparison of the slot dimensions, in-built tip and torque of MBT prescription bracket systems of 5 commercially available orthodontic metal brackets manufactured by Indian companies: A stereo-microscopic study
Author details: Sameer Pralhad Narkhede, Vighanesh Vijay Kadam, Manali Harishchandra Patil, Veera Sawant, Keval Kamlesh Shroff, Nitin Dinesh Gadhiya
Background: Complete expression of the In-built tip and torque is important to achieve the desired final positioning of teeth and a stable and aesthetic result. For this, slot height, torque and tip incorporation within the bracket must be accurate. Although bracket prescriptions are expected to be....
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Comparative evaluation of treatment outcome in skeletal class II malocclusion with twin block, forsus and bilateral sagittal split osteotomy
Author details: Navami Naik, Ayush Dixit, GM Shashikumar, Late Shivaprakash Gowdara
Background: The evaluation of skeletal, dental & soft tissue is a prime importance in Class II malocclusion in orthodontics. Various treatment protocols used for correction of Class II malocclusion bring about changes in the skeletal, dental &soft tissue. Therefore, a need was felt for comparing the....
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Finite element analysis of displacement and stress pattern on maxillary impacted canine placed at different heights and inclinations
Author details: Mahapara Jabeen Qari, Akshay Sharma, Anil Singla, Harupinder Singh Jaj, Vivek Mahajan, Indu Dhiman, Shikha Thakur
Introduction: The failed eruption of tooth to its normal occlusion is termed as impacted. After third molar permanent maxillary canines are most commonly impacted. Maxillary canine plays an important role in creating good facial and smile esthetics. Finite element analysis is used as a solution for....
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Comparative efficacy of orthodontic tooth movement using different bracket systems-A prospective clinical study
Author details: Iman Alarimi, Viswapurna PS, Amur Alhajri, Prashantha Govinakovi Shivamurthy, Nirajita Bhaduri, Muntaser Al hinai
Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the treatment duration of self-ligating ceramic brackets and conventional ceramic brackets.  Methods and Materials: 20 patients aged 13-45 years visiting Sultan Qaboos University Hospital for orthodontic treatment, were selected for the study based on t....
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Evaluation and comparison of soft tissue cephalometric norms in gujarati population using holdaway analysis – A retrospective cephalometric study
Author details: Alap Shah, Sonali Mahadevia, Shreya Agrawal, Dhwani Pancholi, Bharvi Jani
Aim and Objective: The aim of this study was to establish the soft tissue cephalometric standards through Holdaway analysis for adults of Gujarati ethnic descent and compare them to the norms provided for Caucasians. Materials and Methods: A total of 500 lateral head films (250 males and 250 female....
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Awareness, satisfaction and compliance on protocols of retention among orthodontically treated individuals
Author details: Bhagyashree Desai, Aakash Shah, Jagravi Shah
Background: The objective was to anticipate opinions of orthodontically treated patients on awareness, satisfaction and compliance about the protocols of retention in population of Gujarat, India. Materials and Methods: This was a questionnaire-based study carried out among orthodontically treated....
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Efficacy of low-intensity laser therapy in accelerating the rate of orthodontic tooth movement - A clinical investigation
Author details: Tarakesh Karri, Geetika Simhadri, Srinivas Baratam, Anil Chirla, Neeraja Pitta
Background: Prolonged treatment time can cause potentially harmful side-effects to the patient. It is also not beneficial to the health care system in terms of cost efficiency. This leads to motivate the Orthodontists to indulge more research in the field of accelerated orthodontics. Aim: To evalua....
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Knowledge and awareness on early skeletal malocclusion and treatment among general dentists, and non-orthodontic specialists: A questionnaire study
Author details: Sivapriya Udayakumar, Sainath Muthiah Chidambaram, Navaneetha Nambi, Karthik Saravanan, Elamvaluthi Mani
Introduction: General dental practitioners and other non-orthodontic specialists must take on the role of orthodontic health educators. It is their responsibility to recognize, diagnose, and manage or refer abnormalities in developing dentition. Therefore, a strong understanding of orthodontics is e....
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Assessing the impact of enamel deproteination on orthodontic bracket survival rate: A split-mouth investigation
Author details: Prema Anbarasu, Saravana Kumar, Bhavana B, Sriman Vishnu E, Meenakshi J, Tribeni Saikia
Aim: The purpose of this study is to Clinically assess the impact of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite enamel deproteinization on the orthodontic bracket survival rate during the initial phase of fixed appliance therapy. Materials and Methods: Twenty individuals in the 15–30 age range with full permanent d....
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Exploring the role of MicroRNA-200a in mandibular condylar cartilage growth following functional appliance therapy in growing children: A pilot study
Author details: Priyanka Kapoor, Aman Chowdhry, Dinesh Kumar Bagga, Deepak Bhargava, Amit Katiyar, Srikant Natarajan
Introduction: Functional appliance therapy (FAT) in orthodontics brings about mandibular growth in children with retrognathic/short mandible. But, to date its effectiveness in resultant condylar growth at cellular and molecular level has not been studied. Thus, the current pilot study aimed to study....
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Radiographic assessment of skeletal and soft tissue parameters in class II malocclusion cases with frankel appliance (FR II), twin block (TB), and forsus FRD: A comparative study
Author details: Swati Acharya, Gourav Sriwastva, Pavithra M Bai, Nitu Gautam, Suchareeta Panda, Saibalini Pani
Introduction: For the successful correction of Class II malocclusion, the use of functional appliances such as FR II, TB, and Forsus FRD can be highly effective initially followed by a fixed appliance treatment later. This study has been done to analyze the impact of FR II, TB, and FRD on a class II....
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Assessment of patient pain and discomfort experience following placement of Mini screws guided with dynamic navigation in the infra zygomatic crest region
Author details: Swati Singh, Ravindra kumar Jain, Arthi Balasubramaniam
Background: Guided mini implant placement is required for higher accuracy of placement and success. Assessment of pain experience following mini implant placement is required to determine the patient acceptance of the procedure. Aim: This study was aimed to evaluate the patient pain and discomfort....
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Orthodontic occupational stress survey among Indian orthodontists- A cross- sectional study
Author details: Sonia Chauhan
Aim: Aim of this study was to appraise the different aspect of orthodontic practice which causes stress among orthodontists practising in India. Materials and Methods: The data was collected over a period of 3 months using Orthodontic Occupational Stress Questionnaire which was created using google....
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Case Report
Orthopaedic protraction of midface with skeletal anchorage system: Report of two cases and Indian literature review
Author details: Deepak Chauhan, Sanjeev Datana, Mohit Sharma, Akshay M Waingankar, Vivek Kumar Thakur
Early treatment and the need for interceptive care for the patients with Class III malocclusion has always been a dilemma, it is required to prevents damage to the oral tissues and/or significantly reduces the amount or severity of future orthodontic and surgical interventions. To overcome the limit....
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Comprehensive orthodontic-surgical correction of a severe class iii with bimaxillary involvement
Author details: Kalyani Trivedi, Binal Naik, Hetvi Sharad Suthar
Class III malocclusion expresses itself as a compound problem especially in adult patients. It is particularly challenging when the problem involves both the jaws. Here a case report is presented of a 19-year-old patient with skeletal class III discrepancy with mild asymmetry in lower third of face.....
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Efficient management of eruptive abnormalities of canine: A case report
Author details: Snigdha Kumar, Gyan P Singh, Gulshan Kumar Singh, Umesh Pratap Verma
Impacted canines and buccally erupting canines are frequently dealt with in orthodontic practice. Traction of impacted canines is desirable as it provides functional occlusion along with being the cornerstone of the dentition. This case report shall elucidate various methods used during orthodontic....
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Ramal TADs for traction and up righting impacted mandibular 2nd and 3rd molars in a 16 year old female patient with Skeletal Class III maxillomandibular relationship: A Unique and rare case report
Author details: Parag Vishnu Gangurde, Harsh Ashok Mishra, Hitesh Ramdas Sawant, Ashwini Priyam, Nityanand Shankar Shetty, Shashank Sharad Gaikwad
16 year old female patient having Skeletal Class III maxillomandibular relationship reported with anterior crossbite and impacted 37 and 38. The proximity of roots of 37 and 38 to Inferior alveolar nerve necessitated need for uprighting 37 and 38 and bringing them into occlusion. The decision to def....
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