MUHS THESIS LIST

Approved Title of Dissertation2011-12 Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics 1 Detection of apical root resorption within the period of one year of fixed orthodontic appliance therapy by using panoramic radiography and cone beam computed tomography of super- High Resolution - An in vivo study. 2 Precision and reliability of cephalometric landmark indentification : Cone-Beam Computed Tomography vs Conventional Cephalometric views. 3 Effectiveness of an essential oil mouthwash in maintaining proper oral health in orthodontic patients- An in-vivo study. 4 Comparative evaluation of the shear bond strength of organically modified ceramic matrix and nanofilled composite to that of traditional adhesive material.- An in vitro study. 5 Comparison of rate of retraction and anchorage loss using NiTi closed Coil springs And Elastomeric chain during En-masse retraction- A Clinical Study. 6 Evaluation of force deflection properties of various types of initial orthodontic archwires. An in-vitro study. 7 Efficacy of treatment in class III malocclusion with RME reverse twin-block and RME face mask. 8 Comparative evaluation of upper airway dimensions and hyoid bone position in vertical dysplasia in a mixed Indian population: A Cephalometric study. 9 Evaluating the effects of Sandblasting on enamel surface prior to etching on shear bond strength of indirectly bonded labial brackets: An in vitro study. 10 To predict the correlation between anterior tooth retraction and lip position in orthodontically treated patients from the Maharashtrian population- A retrospective Cephalometric study.

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To assess, Compare and analyse between conventional en masse retraction (Sliding mechanics) and en masse retraction using orthodontic mini-implant using a 3D finite element method study. Comparision of force decay between Elastomeric chains and active tie backs- An in Vitro and in Vivo study. Clinical Evaluation of self ligating brackets versus conventional ligating preadjusted edgewise brackets - A Prospective clinical study. Evaluation of corrosion behaviour of different orthodontic metallic brackets available in the Indian market- An in-vitro study. In-vitro evaluation of various treatments to prevent demineralization around orthodontic brackets. To Evaluate the effect of length of power arm and mini implant position on anterior teeth torque control during enmasse retraction in lingual orthodontics - A finite element analysis. Determination of soft tissue and hard tissue Cephalometric norms in western Maharashtra population. Comparison of Four Types of Separators in Orthodontic patients. Comparative study of nasopharyngeal softtissue characteristics in patients with Angle's Class I, Class II and Calss III malocclusion- A

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Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics 2010-11 ADD 1 Evaluation of three different methods of restoration of enamel surface smoothness after debonding using surface roughness tester and optical profile projector- An in vitro study. 2 Gingival display and smile esthetics : variations in perception of dental professionals and laypersons to altered dental esthetics: A comparative photographic study. 3 Panorama of dental malocclusion in patients seeking orthodontic treatment among the age group 13 to 20 years in Kolhapur Population.

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics 2010-11 1 Measure, compare and evaluate frictional resistance in sliding mechanics using different ligation methods with stainless steel brackets, active self ligating brackets & passive self ligating brackets- An in vitro study. Measure, compare and evaluate the frictional resistance of pre-adjusted edgewise stainless steel brackets with active self-ligating brackets and passive self- ligating brackets using wires of different cross section and alloy- An in vitro study. Pattern of stress distribution in the supporting periodontium around mandibular anterior teeth held together with different types of lingual bonded retainers- A finite element method study. Comparison of etching pattern and shear bond strength of two different etching techniques for orthodontic bonding of molar tubes with and without enamel deproteinization with sodium hypochlorite- An in vitro SEM study. Variants of cephalometric craniofacial features and facial photographic features in Indian parents and their offspring - An epidemiological study. Evaluation of surface topography and frictional resistance of various orthodontic alloys and comparing it with surface topography and frictional resistance of orthodontic alloys coated with nanoparticles- An invitro study. Effective EN-MASSE retraction design with orthodontic mini-implant anchorage : A finite element analysis. Teeth calcification as a skeletal maturity indicator- A radiographic study Assessment of skeletal maturation in monozygotic and dizygotic twins using serum IGF-1 and salivary IGF-1 (A longitudinal study) Comparison of manual Vs computer assisted Cephalometric measurement in mixed Indian population. The relationship between personality traits, pain perception and attitude towards orthodontic treatment in an urban Indian population. Assessment of flexural and impact strength of autopolymerizing acrylic resin containing pigments glitters, novel design and combination of these- An in vitro study.

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An Ex vivo study of the effect of storage media on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets. To compare BETA angle & YEN angle for determining sagittal discrepancy- A

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Cephalometric study. Clinical comparision of a low friction attachment device with conventional elastomeric ligature during levelling and alligning stage. Determination of transverse maxillary deficiency in Class II & Class III Malocclusion by using posteroanterior cephalogram and study models. A comparison of surface conditioning properties of normal and flavored etchants and its resultant effect on shear bond strength : An In-vitro study A comparative evaluation of reliability of various anteroposterior skeletal parameters of some commonly used lateral cephalometric analysis in Navi Mumbai population. Comparative assessment of efficacy of four different types of retraction loops using Beta Titanium arch wire: A Finite Element Study. Estimation and comparison of Tip values of mandibular canines, premolars & molars with or without presence of third molars. Effect of CPP-ACP paste and CPP-ACP with fluoride paste on the shear bond strength of the orthodontic brackets- An in vitro study. Comparison of the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets by using laser etching, etching with self etching primer (SEP) & conventional acid etching - An in vitro study. The assessment of the enamel surface morphology to evaluate the effectiveness of three finishing and polishing system- An invitro study.

2009-10
01 To assess and compare the shear bond strength of different methods of surface conditioning on direct bonding of orthodontics brackets on metal crowns- An in vitro study. 02 Apical force distribution during different types of orthodonti tooth movement- the finite element method study. 03 Comparison of the shear bond strength of fluoridereleasing orthodontic adhesive- An in vitro study. 04 Assessment of skeletal maturity indicators and mandibular growth in Monozygotic and Dizygotic Twins. 05 Evaluation of dental arch morphology in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in a mixed Indian population. 06 Shear bond strength of orthodontic molar tubes bonded with three different light cure adhesive & scanning electron microscopic examination of the enamel-adhesive interface: An in vitro study. Orthodontics & Dentofacial
Orthopaedics 1 A comparative study of the effects of rapid canine retraction through the distraction of the periodontal ligament using two different distraction protocols-An in vivo study.

2 To establish norms for attractive soft tissue profiles using silhouettes,and their comparison with cephalometric norms. 3 To study the effect of various surface conditioning procedures on bond strength of metal brackets bonded to porcelain fused to metal surface by transbond XT; 3M unitek light cure adhesive - An in vitro study. 4 Standardizing interarch tooth-size harmony in a Maharashtrian population-An epidemiological study. 5 To study the force degradation of orthodontic elastomeric chains due to commonly consumed liquids- An in vitro study. 6 Apical force distribution during different types of orthodontic tooth movementthe finite element method study. 7 Effect of postpolymerisation treatment of flexural strength of autopolymerizing acrylic resin- An in vitro study. 8 Comparison of frictional resistance of various types of orthodontics Lingatures: An In-vitro study. 9 To compare antero-posterior & vertical components of class II Div1 & Div 2 Malocclusion - A cephalometric study. 10 To compare shear and tensile bond strength of various contemporary orthodontic light cure adhesive systems-an in vitro study. 11 Assessment of debonding properties of ceramic brackets with different base structure An in vitro study. 12 A comparison of Angle's class I and class II div.1 malocclusion with normal occlusion in Maharashtrian population using Sassouni's plus analysis- an Invitro study. 13 A comparative evaluation of force decay and rate of maxillary canine retraction using Nickel-Titanium coils and Elastomeric chain- An in vivo study.