Written by Soorya Ganesh
Published on Issue 2 Vol 14, 2026
To synthesize and characterize green-mediated titanium dioxide– and chitosan-modified glass ionomer cement and compare their antimicrobial, mechanical, and surface properties with conventional GIC. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles were synthesized using Azadirachta indica extract and incorporated into GIC to produce TiO₂-GIC. Chitosan-modified GIC (Chi-GIC) was prepared using chitosan synthesized with Eucalyptus globulus extract. Three groups were evaluated: TiO₂-GIC, Chi-GIC, and conventional GIC
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Written by Minaz Mubeen
Published on Issue 2 Vol 14, 2026
The biomechanical properties of orthodontic archwires influence the efficacy and biological response of tooth movement. Austenitic (A-NiTi) and Martensitic (M-NiTi) nickel-titanium wires are widely used in clinical practice, yet their mechanical behavior under varying displacements remains quantified. Finite element analysis (FEA) offers a tool to simulate and evaluate such differences under conditions. To compare the force delivery, stress-strain distribution in the periodontal ligament (PD
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