Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-5 | Issue-02 | 120-126
Original Research Article
Comparison of Frictionless Mechanic with 2 Different Bracket Design
RA - Rashika, PR- Priya, DV - Devaki Vijayalakshmi, BR- Balaji Rajkumar
Published : Feb. 23, 2020
Abstract
Aim and objectives: To measure the tip, rotation, anchorage loss and rate of retraction during the retraction of upper permanent canines with conventional Roth brackets and synergy Roth brackets using frictionless mechanics. Methodology: The samples in the present study consist of two groups between the age group of 13 to 20 years. Thirty patients who required maxillary canine retraction into first premolar extraction sites as part of their orthodontic treatment completed this study. In a random split-mouth design consisting of Group 1- Conventional Roth brackets and Group 2- Synergy Roth brackets, the retraction of upper canines was performed using PG (Poul Gjessing) spring with 100 g of force. The amount of tip, rotation, anchorage loss and rate of retraction during canine retraction were evaluated on dental casts. Results: The rate of canine retraction was statistically and clinically significant with Synergy Roth brackets (P ˂ .05), but there were no Statistical difference between Conventional Roth and Synergy Roth brackets regarding the tip, rotation and anchorage loss (P ˃ .05). Conclusion: Efficient rate of canine retraction was found with Synergy Roth brackets hence it can be employed in group a anchorage cases.