Tanzila Rafique

This study investigates factors that cause infra-zygomatic mini-screws to fail during orthodontic treatment. Thirty adults needing tooth anchorage will receive two different screw types—one with immediate force and one with delayed force—on opposite sides of the mouth. Researcher…

This study compares stainless steel and titanium-molybdenum alloy wires for moving canine teeth in people with braces. Sixteen participants will have one type of wire on each side of their upper jaw to see which works better. The goal is to find out which wire moves teeth more ef…

This study tests whether sandblasting tooth enamel before applying the usual acid etch helps braces brackets stay glued on longer. Fifteen adults getting braces will have one side of their mouth prepared with sandblasting plus acid etching and the other side with acid etching alo…