Rahul Aghera

Maxillary and Mandibular Arch Perimeter Prediction Using Ramanujan's Equation for the Ellipse-In vitro Study

Rahul Aghera, Hina Desai, Padmaja Sharma, Nirav Dholakiya & Nishil Agrawal · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: Arch expansion in the molar region or incisor proclination is an effective method to resolve arch length discrepancy. Predicting the change in arch perimeter by arch expansion in the molar region or incisor proclination is important in deciding during treatment plan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28868

SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) Evaluation of Surface Roughness after Proximal Stripping of Teeth Followed by Application of Fluoride Varnish and Bonding Agent

Nishil Agrawal, Hina Desai, Kalpesh Patel, Nikunj Patel, Rahul Aghera & Nirav Dholakiya · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: The objective of this SEM study was to compare the surface roughness after proximal stripping with tungsten carbide bur and hand pulled strip then again followed by application of fluoride varnish and bonding agent.  Place and Duration of Study: Department of Orthodontics a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30295

Comparison of Shear Bond Strength of Different Orthodontic Metal Bracket-bases Bonded on Enamel Surface – an In vitro Study

Nirav Dholakiya, Hina Desai, Mohammed Shahid Dal, Nikunj Patel, Rahul Aghera & Nishil Agrawal · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: To compare the shear bond strength of different metal bracket bases bonded on enamel surface and further to evaluate the Adhesive Remnant Index score to localize the sites of adhesive fracture. Materials and Methods: Four types of premolar metal brackets were selected accord...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29260