Varun Shankar

Historical Evolution of Clear Aligner Therapy in Orthodontics : A Comprehensive Overview

I. Girish Kumar, Jyothikiran H, Suma S, Pradeep S, Shubhankar SK & Varun Shankar · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2025

The growing number of adult patients undergoing orthodontic therapy in recent years has resulted in a significant rise in aesthetic concerns about orthodontic appliances. Clear, removable aligners have emerged as a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1243

The Annealing Effects on the Modulus of Elasticity Properties of Different Varieties of Orthodontic Wires: An in vitro Study

I. Girish Kumar, N. Raghunath, . Jyothikiran, S. Pradeep, S. Suma & Varun Shankar · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2023

Aim and Objectives: The main purpose of this study was to define the outcome of annealing on the modulus of elasticity of Heat-activated nitinol, Super elastic nitinol, Stainless Steel, Beta -titanium (TMA), and Cooper nitinol wires. Specific points were tested beside the wire to...

Open access Research Article