Deepika Katyal

Introduction Accumulation of cariogenic biofilm around the bracket surface and the enamel adhesive interface leads to the formation of white spot lesions which poses an arduous challenge in orthodontics today. The aim of this study was to do a comparative evaluation of the antimicrobial, cytotoxic and mechanical properties of a novel propolis-modif...

Introduction An unavoidable side effect of orthodontic fixed appliance therapy is the demineralization of the enamel surface surrounding the bracket at the adhesive and tooth interface due to a microgap formation, which serves as a nidus for biofilm growth. Due to this, it is advantageous to include antibacterial agents in orthodontic primers witho...

This study aimed to synthesize selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) using stevia plant leaves and to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of nano-sized particles of selenium. A new organic synthesis of nano-sized selenium particles was done in this study. In this study, stevia leaves for the synthesis of nano-sized particles along with sodium selenite were...

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to report on the effects of using platelet-rich derivatives on the rate of tooth movement. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Both electronic and manual searches were performed with specific eligibility criteria based on population, intervention, comparison, outcome, and study design....

Objectives Landmark identification is of utmost importance in cephalometric analysis but it turns out to be the main source of error. With modern inventions in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), it becomes essential to assess the reliability of computer-automated programs. A greater deal of time can be conserved with fully automated program...

Background: The quantity and quality of the etching pattern produced by acids play a significant role in the wettability and contact angle of the adhesive with the enamel surface in orthodontics. The better the etch pattern, the more the surface energy of the enamel, better the penetration of the adhesive, which ultimately results in better bond s...

Metagenomics using next generation sequencing technologies has produced bacterial profiles and genomic profiles to study the relationships between microbial diversity, genetic variation, and oral diseases. Several oral metagenomic studies have examined the oral microbiome of periodontal disease and caries. Gene annotations in these studies support...