Pradeep Raghav

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University · Department of Orthodontics

Background The occurrence of root resorption (RR) is an unavoidable result of orthodontic treatment. Finding a straightforward approach to its prevention remains a challenge. It is a tragic occurrence when radiographically detected, even though it is rarely severe. The application of force starts a sequence of biological mechanisms. Although we are...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate and compare the displacement pattern of maxillary anterior teeth in the sagittal and vertical planes and evaluate the stress distribution in pdl, bone, teeth of the maxillary anterior region, and around the mini-implants during simultaneous en-masse retraction and intrusion using two, three, and four mini-implants combinations...

To ensure successful treatment and to prevent undesired tooth movements, it’s essential to manage reciprocal forces effectively. Anchorage control becomes particularly crucial in cases involving extractions, where it can help prevent unwanted tooth movement. However, during treatment, there’s a risk of anchorage loss, which can undermine the treatm...

Not been a long while since dentistry used to be a family or community-acquainted profession. Utmost of our parents used to visit one or two dentists as family dentists. A single dentist used to care for the dental health of a small community in that area. In a sense, dentistry was more particular. Recently, with adding mindfulness and generation g...

Aim: To design and fabricate an innovative appliance for the purpose of diminishing treatment duration and enhancing patient compliance in non-complaint patients. Background: A patient reported to the orthodontic department for conventional orthodontic treatment but as the treatment progressed, he started loosing motivation which was followed by...

Background: One of the most common congenital malformations, with widespread racial and regional variation is an orofacial cleft. The occurrence is attributed to an array of environmental and genetic factors. Blood grouping and Rh factor are genetically determined. Any possible association of clefts with them helps in planning interventional servic...

IZC as orthodontic bone screws (OBSs) are well-established and reliable devices that considerably expand the scope for conservative treatment of severe and complex malocclusions. Despite of few documentations, some orthodontists have incorporated these devices into routine clinical practice. Therefore, it is clear that IZC bone screws will substant...

Purpose- To assess the growth status of adolescents by cervical vertebra maturity indicators (CVMI) and its correlation with the level of serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and also to evaluate the diagnostic importance of serum alkaline phosphatase as an indicator of skeletal maturation. Settings and Design: prospective cross sectional observationa...

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and correlate effect of cervical spine curves on the development of class II and class III malocclusion via a comprehensive review of the available literature from previous studies. Materials and Methods: A literature overview was carried out by searching PubMed and Google scholar to analyze t...

Introduction Micro-osteoperforation is a minimally invasive technique that has been used to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement and reduce treatment duration. However, literature presents conflicting reports about this technique. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of micro-osteoperforations on the rate of canine retraction and expression of...

Background: White spot lesions (WSL) are an unsightly and a rather frequent drawback of orthodontic treatment. The complex design of fixed orthodontic appliances (FAs) makes it difficult to perform proper oral hygiene, which amounts to white spot lesions being three times more prevalent in patients wearing orthodontic appliances. As clear thermopl...

Aims: The primary purpose of the present trial was to evaluate the effect of low-frequency (30Hz) vibrations on the rate of canine retraction. Setting and design: Single-center, split mouth prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. Methods and material: 100 screened subjects (aged18-25 years) were selected; out of which 30 subjects hav...

Conventional anchorage methods generally require patient corporation which may result in undesirable contrary movement of teeth and can be restricted in dentitions that are compromised. Miniscrew and miniplate are specifically designed for enhancing orthodontic anchorage and are being increasingly implemented into orthodontics. Objectives: To condu...

Simultaneous retraction and intrusion of anterior segment are required in the patients who have deep overbite along with ared incisors. During the retraction of anterior segment, there is some bite deepening, which also requires intrusion. So there are various conventional methods which are used from many last years to achieve simultaneous retract...

The purpose of this review article is to discuss the different type of retainers used to stabilize the treatment outcome in different malocclusions. Strategic and through search of the literature from different databases was undertaken using free text and MESH terms. Extensive study of the literature suggests that the duration and type of retention...

White spot lesions (WSL) around orthodontic attachments are unsightly, and one of the common side effects of fixed orthodontic treatment. Poor oral hygiene during fixed orthodontic treatment leads the plaque accumulation around the brackets which produces demineralization of enamel or subsurface lesions or WSL. Treatment options for WSL vary widely...

Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common congenital anomalies occurring round the world varying with the race, ethnicity and geography. Cleft lip and/or palate problems tends to worsen as the individual grows older. Although it occurs as a different entity in itself but its presence can hamper aesthetics as well as functions by effecting grow...

Objective: To evaluate bracket recycling efficacy amongst Conventional and Air prophy sandblaster at different particle sizes of aluminium oxide. Design: Experimental study Setting: The study was conducted in Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Subharti Dental College & Hospital Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. Method: Total 150...

Introduction: During fixed mechanotherapy, the bonded brackets can be removed by various methods which leave varying amounts of adhesive remnants on the enamel surface. Various techniques have been designed to achieve satisfactory composite removal with minimal iatrogenic damage to enamel surface. It include pliers and scalers, sandpaper discs,...

Background Micro-osteoperforations is one of the non-invasive surgical techniques used in attempt to accelerate OTM. Conflicting reports on its effectiveness has been reported in the literature. Objectives The objectives of this trial were to investigate the effect of micro-osteoperforations on the rate of space closure and on molar anchorage loss...

The increased awareness of esthetics in dental treatment has challenged dentistry to look dental esthetics in a more organized and systematic manner. Today dental professionals should have a clear understanding of Esthetic Principles to reach patients satisfaction level which cannot be achieved by formerly independent disciplines of Orthodontics, P...

Objectives AdvanSync2 (Ormco, Glendora, California, USA) is a molar-to-molar fixed Class II corrector, based on the philosophy of Herbst which allows the bonding of the both upper and lower arches simultaneously along with fixed functional therapy. The purpose of this study was to cephalometrically compare the skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of...

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and correlate skeletal maturation stages of Middle phalanx of third finger (MP3) with the onset of menarche in rural and urban school girls. Materials and methods: 100 urban school girls and 100 rural school girls were randomly selected comprising of 50 menarche unattained girls and 50 menarch...

Objective:To ascertain the benefits of Self-Ligating brackets based on the clinical experience of Orthodontitsts. Materials and Methods:Aquestionnaire consisting of 19 questions was formulated and circulated among orthodontists consisting of five sections representing patients comfort, treatment duration, extraction vs non-extraction debate, opera...

Treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusion demands a very calculative approach from an orthodontist's perspective. Depending on the individual patient needs we have various treatment options available, however these options can be judged based on the growth status and the severity of malocclusion. The possible treatment plan in an adult includes c...

Aim: To assess the apprehension and viewpoint of Indian orthodontists about the outbreak of pandemic COVID-19. Subjects and Methods: A survey was conducted in April 2020, for which an online questionnaire was prepared in English language using Google Forms to collect the data. The questionnaire consisted of ten multiple-choice questions; one concer...

Leeway space and E-space plays a crucial role in the late transition phase from primary dentition to permanent dentition. Leeway space is normally 0.9 mm and 1.5 mm in upper and lower arch respectively. E-space is the difference in the mesiodistal width of deciduous second molar and permanent second premolar which is 2.3 in upper arch 2.5 mm in low...

Introduction: Accidental detachment of brackets is a common problem in orthodontic bonding and removal of the residual resin certainly results in some amount of enamel loss. Aims: The present study was undertaken to measure and compare the amount of enamel loss with different prophylactic methods and to check which method results in the least amoun...

In orthodontic practice, impaction of maxillary permanent canines is a frequently encountered clinical problem. After the third molar, the canine is the most frequently impacted tooth. For functional occlusion, bringing the impacted canine into occlusion is important to achieve final esthetic in orthodontic practice. This article illustrates a dist...

Over-erupted upper second molars are often encountered in adult patients because of the loss of contralateral tooth. This article illustrates a technique for second-molar intrusion with a bilateral intrusion arm. An over-erupted right second molar was intruded within 6 weeks by this segmental technique.

Introduction: Vibratory stimulation has been reported as an effective means in reducing the orthodontic pain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of vibratory stimulation from powered-toothbrushes as a noninvasive and nonpharmacological method of reducing pain caused after initial archwire placement and to compare it with other...

Fixed bonded retainers are increasingly being recommended as the only way to ensure long-term stability of an orthodontic treatment result. However, frequent debonding of the fixed bonded retainer is a constant source of frustration for the orthodontist. Bond failure is most commonly attributed to the difficulty encountered in stabilizing the retai...

Anterior sectional twin bracket appliance (ASTBA) is a sectional mechanism that involves two brackets on upper central incisors. This appliance is previously been used for correction of rotated incisors and midline spacing. But, detail biomechanics for single tooth crossbite correction is not previously explained. Here, in this article, we are pres...

Context There has always been a need for nonnumeric facial analyses that would not compare an individual’s facial measurements with the preestablished norms, rather evaluate the facial form individually. This would help in diagnosis and treatment planning, unique to that individual. Aims The purpose of the study was to determine and establish a re...

To evaluate the size and morphology of maxillary anterior teeth, the tooth with maximum variation both mesiodistally and cervicoincisally. Also, the tooth to tooth ratio in percentage of the mean tooth sizes in both genders in patients with aesthetically acceptable smile decided by a panel in North Indian population.

Overdenture treatment precludes the inevitability of “floating plastic” in edentulous mouths. It is an effective and versatile way of restoring teeth and improving facial contours. This case report presents an insight on utilizing a new innovative ‘Access post overdenture’ system which provides more advantages than any other passive overdenture pos...

Introduction: WITS appraisal is a common parameter in cephalometrics to assess maxillo-mandibular skeletal relationship as an adjunct to angle ANB. The high variability of the WITS appraisal is attributable to difficulties or inaccuracies in identifying the occlusal plane or variations due to tooth eruption, dental development or treatment changes...

In orthodontics, apart from essential diagnostic aids, there are so many soft tissue analyses in which lips are major part of concern. However, lip prints have never been used in orthodontics as diagnostic aid or forensic tool. Therefore, this study was designed to explore the possible association of lip prints with skeletal malocclusion. A sample...

Objectives: Bonding to porcelain veneers, crowns or restorations is a major challenge for an orthodontist. A study was undertaken wherein, the shear bond strengths of metal and ceramic brackets on porcelain were compared and the effects of debonding on the debonded surfaces were evaluated. Materials and Methods: A total of 50 acrylic duplicate samp...

Presence of fixed orthodontic appliances in the mouth leads to accumulation of food debris and an elevation in the amount of plaque. It also hinders plaque removal by tooth brushing alone. Chemical agents may be used during the active phase of orthodontic treatment to reduce the bacterial plaque accumulation and decrease the occurrence of periodont...

Aim: The study was aimed to evaluate efficacy of plasma arc curing light in reducing curing time as claimed by manufacturer, without compromising bond strength and compare it with LED and Tungsten Halogen Light (conventional light cure) at different curing times. Methods: One hundred and twenty human premolars extracted for orthodontic treatment pu...

Introduction : The success behind orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning lies in appropriate evaluation of the patient′s soft tissue profile appearance. Aims and objectives : The aim of this study was to obtain average angular photogrammetric measurements of the soft tissue facial profile of north Indian males and females. Materials and metho...

Objective The purpose of the modified repositioning appliance was to overcome the shortcoming of existing design for repositioning protruded premaxilla in a child with bilateral cleft lip and palate. Methods The basic principles of design were similar to Latham?s appliance but the surgical pinning of premaxillary segment was avoided and instead ac...

It has been proven beyond doubt that, in addition to the other factors, orthodontic force can act as a stimulus to initiate apical root resorption. If the orthodontic force is not properly applied, orthodontic tooth movement can cause degenerative and/or inflammatory responses in the dental pulp that may lead to Periapical pathology. Orthodontic an...