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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 well aware of how and when it is provoked, we are unable to foresee what will happen in the end. In the past few years, clear aligner therapy has become very popular. Although not much data has been established describing RR after this treatment. Aim: The following review determines the effect of aligner therapy on the resorption of roots leading to the shortening of root length. Methods: Research publications were searched on search engines such as Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar using terms such as "RR," "risk factors of RR" and "effects of clear aligner therapy on RR." These publications were then collected. Results: For this review, 30 articles were collected and further used to formulate this review. Conclusion: (1) Most affected teeth were the maxillary central and lateral incisors post aligner therapy. (2) Multiple factors that influenced RR were gender, malocclusion, the severity of crowding, type of tooth movement, and close approximation of root toward the cortical plate (3) Clear aligner therapy is comparable to LightForce fixed orthodontics appliances but surpasses heavy-force orthodontic appliances in the terms of the risk associated with developing RR. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Gene therapy deals with the insertion of exogenous genes into a cell to produce the desired therapeutic effect. After the introduction of gene therapy in dentistry, this field is also flourishing rapidly in the branch of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics as it can prevent many prenatal and postnatal dentofacial anomalies which have the genetical etiology. Despite various animal studies showing promising results, a lot more is left to be explored. Aim: This narrative review was conducted to understand the role of gene therapy for various orthodontic procedures and its future scope. Methods: Research publications were searched on search engines such as Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar, and articles with terms such as “gene therapy, orthodontic tooth movement (OTM), condylar growth, and bone repair” were collected. Results: A total of 40 articles were collected and they were further used to formulate this review. Discussion: Gene therapy was found to have a major role in orthodontics, especially for: (i) Modulation in OTM, (ii) Alleviation of orthodontic pain, (iii) Enhancement of bone repair and regeneration, (iv) Improving midface hypoplasia by preventing syndromic craniosynostosis, and (v) Modifying condylar growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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 thermoplastic aligners (CAs) are removable appliances, it has been speculated that they allow better oral hygiene maintenance and thus less incidence of WSLs. OBJECTIVES: This evidence-based scoping review aims to identify the scope and nature of the evidence on white spot lesions during orthodontic clear aligner therapy. TYPES OF STUDIES REVIEWED: Strategic and thorough search of the literature for randomized Controlled Trials, Case-Control, Cohort studies, Case reports, full research articles, and review papers on humans published in English in five major databases was undertaken till July 2021 using free text and Medical Subject Headings (MESH) terms, followed by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) to identify five studies for data extraction. RESULTS: Evidence was summarized for study characteristics, diagnostic methods for the detection of white spot lesions, and incidence of white spot lesions during clear aligner therapy. The literature supports that orthodontic treatment with CAs was associated with a low incidence of WSLs when compared with fixed mechanotherapy, with a major role of patient education, motivation, and compliance in maintaining oral hygiene. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The general perception is that clear aligners are more hygienic and show no incidence of white spot lesions. However, our scoping review supports that WSLs can occur with this form of orthodontic treatment also. WSLs in clear aligners could be attributed to the practice of having composite attachments that cover a significant portion of the tooth surface. Thus, regardless of the type of appliance used, a periodic reinforcement by the orthodontist to maintain oral hygiene is necessary for patient motivation, allowing for better oral hygiene practice, and as a result, leads to prevention of WSLs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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After the completion of under or post graduate studies, one is always in dilemma whether to pursue career in academic field or to open up their own practice. In today's circumstances, it is well know that getting a job in dental field is very difficult so the best alternative left is to open up one's own practice. Although, it sounds to be an easy task but in reality it is not. It encompasses major steps and challenges to open up a successful dental practice in India. In literature, most of the researches are available for practice management but very few published data is present regarding how to actually start and build up a dental practice. Thus, every fresh dentist should know all the important points beforehand that have to be followed strategically step by step in opening up a dental practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]