Juniper Publishers Journal Of Dentistry and Oral Health

JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH Periodontology Bone Graft, ridge preservation, socket preservation, bone grafting and alveolar ridge preservation are several different terms used in dentistry for bone grafting. The purpose of this procedure is to preserve and prevent bone shrinkage after an extraction. Wang and Lang reported in 2012 that “Applying the guided bone regeneration principle using bone substitutes together with a collagen membrane has shown clear effects on preserving alveolar ridge height as well as ridge width”. Back in 2012, Dr. Gordan J Christensen stated that “socket grafting is not yet ‘standard of care,’ but in my opinion it certainly should be” There are various types of bone materials - autograft which are from the patient’s own body, xenograft which is from a different species, allograft which is from a human cadaver and alloplast which is a synthetic material. I have only used allograft as this was wh...

JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH Abstract The concept and technique of Self-ligation has been a hotly debated topic in Orthodontics in recent years. The claimed advantages of much-reduced or near-zero friction and the resulting light forces that can lead to more efficient tooth movement are currently being regularly researched and investigated, and although many of the proposed effects are not being entirely and consistently corroborated by clear scientific evidence to date, this treatment modality is certainly a very tempting proposition to any orthodontist. Keywords: Self ligation; Malocclusion; Musculature; Orthodontic Introduction I’ve tried out various types of self-ligating brackets throughout my career as a specialist. I started out slowly and gradually, trying out different types of SL systems as I went along, however, I had not tried using the r...

JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH   Acupuncture Therapy in Orthodontics - A Review   Authored by Rohit Kulshrestha Abstract Acupuncture is a technique which has originated in China, in which different health issues are treated by inserting specially designed needles at various points on the body - acupuncture points. Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system and alters the perception and processing of pain signals and also releases natural painkillers. These painkillers (endorphins and serotonin) are present in the nervous system. These points serve as a tunnel to deeper circulating channels and stimulation of these points activates the body’s natural healing ability. The most common use of acupuncture is in the management of pain, for which a number of studies have shown it to be effective, particularly in the treatment of temporomandibular pain. It is intended that acupuncture may play a promising role in certain de...

JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH   Finite Element Analysis and its Role in Orthodontics   Authored by Anand Marya Abstract Finite element analysis has found increasing use in the field of orthodontics due to its ability to deliver detailed yet precise information regarding stress on load application. It divides the object of study into a finite number of elements connected by a meshwork thereby making each element an individual object of study. Over the years, several studies have been done using the finite element method and there is a lot of scope for this experimental method to be used in future as well. Keywords: Finite element analysis; Orthodontics; Periodontal; Stress and strain; Solid mechanics Introduction The study of craniofacial orthodontics requires the precise understanding of the stress and strain induced by orthodontic forces ...

JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH   Nanoparticles and their Applications in Orthodontics   Authored by Panchali Batra Abstract Nanoparticles (NPs) are insoluble particles smaller than 100 nm in size and the set of technologies that enables manipulation of these particles on an atomic, molecular and supra molecular scale is termed as ‘Nanotechnology’. Applications of nanotechnology are being ventured in various domains including health care and have also carved their way into various specialties of dentistry. This article presents an insight into various types of nanoparticles and their application in the field of Orthodontics. The various tests performed when using nanoparticles, to detect the physical and biological properties of the new material, are also summarized for easy referral. Keywords: Nanoparticles; Nanotechnology; Orthodontics Abbreviations: NPs: Nano Particles; MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging; USP: Ultr...