Latex rubber bands are routinely used to deliver orthodontic force in orthodontics. As the incidence of allergic reaction to latex is rising, the use of non-latex alternatives are increasing. So this study was intended to evaluate and compare the force degradation of latex and non-latex intraoral elastics, to know the change in schedule of the elastic wear, check the force values claimed by the manufacturer and to know any differences in force exerted by the elastics from the different batches of the same manufacturer.

Stem cells can be recovered from developing wisdom teeth, permanent teeth, primary teeth, mesiodens, supernumerary teeth. Individuals have different opportunities at different stages of their life to bank these valuable cells. It is best to recover stem cells when a child is young and healthy and the cells are strong and proliferative.. The authors discuss the present scenario as well as the technical details of tooth banking and its applications.

ALL NiTi wires used in orthodontics have both SHAPE MEMORY and SUPERELASTIC properties. If you understand this fact, then under standing the properties and uses of the wires is easy. A transition temperature distinguishes shape memory from superelastic properties. Control of processing and heat treatment during…

Drugs are often referred to as drug products, dosage forms, or finished pharmaceuticals and are comprised of both active and inactive ingredients; which collectively are referred to as components. The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) is the agent intended to furnish pharmacological activity for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease or to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or animals.

Orthodontic space closure has always been a challenge for the orthodontist. Space closure using fixed appliances is usually accomplished using a variety of methods.

Orthodontic appliances or part of them can compromise the airway and gastrointestinal tract due to the close proximity of these appliances to the oropharynx. Bonded attachments are used routinely as part of fixed appliance therapy…

Expansion appliances are commonly used to gain space for alignment of teeth or to correct posterior crossbites. Expansion appliances may be removable or have a fixed variety.

Elastomeric chains were introduced to the orthodontic profession in the 1960s, and are now an integral part of most practices. They are used for correcting rotations, consolidating spaces, and retracting canines.