Aerodentis

“Aerodentis – The Aeronautical Orthodontics”
Reg. No. GROUP MEMBERS

17DSOD069004 Dr. Nuaf Bano
17DSOD069005 Dr. Ravikiran K R
Training Supervisors: 1. Dr Prashantha G.S

2. Dr Sharanya Sabrish
2019
Master of Dental Surgery

FACULTY OF DENTAL SCIENCES
M. S. RAMAIAH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Bengaluru -560 054
Aerodentis – The Aeronautical Orthodontics

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M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences – Faculty of Dental Sciences (FDS)
FACULTY OF DENTAL SCIENCES
Certificate
This is to certify that the Project titled “Aerodentis – The Aeronautical
Orthodontics” is a bonafide work carried out at Faculty of Dental Sciences
by Dr. Ravikiran KR bearing Reg. No. 17DSOD069005 in partial fulfilment
of requirements for the award of M.D.S. Degree of M.S. Ramaiah
University of Applied Sciences.
2019
Dr. Prashantha G.S. Dr. Sharanya Sabrish

Pofessor Supervisors Reader
Dr. B. V. Sreenivas Murthy

Dean-FDS
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Declaration
“Aerodentis – The Aeronautical Orthodontics”
The project work is submitted in partial fulfilment of academic requirements for the
award of M.D.S. Degree carried out at the Faculty of Dental Sciences of M. S. Ramaiah
University of Applied Sciences. The project report submitted herewith is a result of our
own work and in conformance to the guidelines on plagiarism as laid out in the
University Student Handbook. All sections of the text and results which have been
obtained from other sources are fully referenced. We understand that cheating and
plagiarism constitute a breach of University regulations, hence this project report has
been passed through plagiarism check and the report has been submitted to the
supervisor.
Sl. No. Reg. No. Student Name Signature

1. 17DSOD069004 Dr Nuaf Bano
2. 17DSOD069005 Dr. Ravikiran KR
Date : 5/12/2019
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Acknowledgements
First and foremost I thank God for showering his blessings on us during this group project and
postgraduate course. It is my pleasant privilege and honour to express my sincere gratitude to my
esteemed and beloved teacher DR. SILJU MATHEW, Professor and Head, Department Of
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, FDS, RUAS, Bangalore for providing us with an
opportunity to make this project and present it in a good venue.
It is with profound sense of gratitude and honor that I express my sincere, humble, and
immense regards to my esteemed teachers Dr. PRASHANTHA G.S. And Dr. SHARANYA SABRISH,
who helped us in making this project a reality, making critical suggestions at each step of the project.
Their expertise, invaluable guidance, constant encouragement, affectionate attitude, understanding,
patience and healthy criticism added considerably to our experience. Without their continual
inspiration, it would have not been possible to complete this project.
My heartfelt gratitude extends to DR. ROSHAN SAGARKAR, DR. VINOD PATTABIRAMAN, DR. SUNIL
KUMAR, DR. MADHAVI NAIDU AND DR. SATHYASHREE for their constant support, guidance and
encouragement during my post graduate course.
I would like to acknowledge DR. B.V. SREENIVASA MURTHY, Principal, Ramaiah
University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, for providing us with excellent facilities to carry on our
work and for permitting us to present our work in the Ramaiah University Postgraduate exhibition
held in the college.
I thank my batch mates Dr Jim Thomas Abraham, Dr Ankita Jain, Dr Allen for being with me
through the whole journey of postgraduate course.
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Abstract
Title of the study

Need for the study
Nobody wants to have metal bands and wires pulling on their teeth for a year or more, but
everybody wants to have an appealing smile. Every patient’s need is a treatment which gives the
desired outcome and is pain free. The philosophy of orthodontics is based on continuous light forces,
that is, having the optimum orthodontic force level which doesn’t occlude the blood vessels of
periodontal ligament and simultaneously allows for the tooth movement to occur. Aerodentis is one
such device which mimics the body’s natural rhythm and works by using air pressure to move teeth
gradually while sleeping without inducing any pain.
Aim
To create a working model of Aerodentis
Objectives
The objectives of this group project were to make a prototype for bringing about tooth movement
with the help of air pressure created by the air pump.
Methodology
A poster which showed the application of aerodentis used for bringing about tooth movement, their
advantages and limitations was jotted down. A prototype model of the aerodentis was built which
consisted of air pump to inflate the balloon, a model of 6 teeth and a cylinder of acrylic to contain the
balloon when it gets inflated and allow the pressure of the balloon to get dissipated on the teeth to
bring about the tooth movement.
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Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Nomenclature
Chapter-1: Introduction
1.1 Overview of the selected topic
1.2 Importance/relevance for the current scenario
Chapter-2: Literature Review
2.1 Description of Search strategy adopted
2.2 Reviewed Literature
2.3 Summary of the reviewed literature
Chapter-3: Aim and Objectives
3.1 Aim of the Project
3.2 Objectives of the Project
3.3: Method and Methodology
Chapter-4: Procedure done
4.1 Photographs
Chapter-5: Outcome of the project
Chapter-6: Project costing
Chapter-7: Conclusions and Suggestions for Future Work
References
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List of Tables
Table 1.1 Methods and Methodology/Approach to attain each objective…………………….…….11
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List of Figures
Figure 4.1 Infra-red sensor………………………………………..…………………………………………………………12

Figure 4.2 OrthoRover with proximity sensor……………………………….……………………………………..13
Figure 4.3 Project Poster……………………………………………………………………………………………………..14
Figure 4.4 With our project guides…………………………………………………………………………………….….15
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Nomenclature
OTM – Orthodontic Tooth Movement
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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the selected topic

Over the decades, as the individual has become more aware of their aesthetics mainly having a
pleasing smile leading to increased demand of orthodontic treatment along with aesthetics
maintained during the whole treatment. Hence, aerodentis is a device which brings about painless
tooth movement and is worn only at night, thus maintaining the aesthetics.
1.2 Relevance for the current scenario
 The device is safe and flexible and suitable for all ages.
 The device is intended to use at night for sleeping and the wear time is only 10 hours per day.
 No obstacle in maintaining oral hygiene.
 Have fewer visits to the doctor.
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3. Aim and Objectives
● Aim
To build a device that shows the working of the Aerodentis
 Objectives
The objectives of this group project were to bring about tooth movement using light
continuous pressure.
Table 1.1: Methods and Methodology/Approach to attain each objective
Objective Statement of the Method/ Methodology Resources Utilised

No. Objective
1 To bring about tooth Create a prototype of Air pump , model of 6

movement using aerodentis using air teeth , an acrylic semi
light continuous pressure cylinder , balloon.
pressure through the
air pump.
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4. Procedure done
“THE PROTOTYPE OF AERODNENTIS”
The set-up consists of:

• Air pump
• Acrylic semi cylinder
• Model of 6 teeth
• Balloon
Model of 6 teeth Balloon
Air pump
Fig 4.1
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Fig 4.2
Mechanism of Aerodentis
Aerodentis works by using air pressure to move your teeth gradually while you sleep! It is comprised of a
plastic mouthpiece containing an inflatable balloon that provides pulsating pressure (force) on the selected
teeth designed to be moved to a final treated state. The inflatable balloon is inflated to the desired pressure
using an electrical air Pump Unit.
The pulsating force compared to continuous force accelerates the rate of tooth and thereby reduces the
treatment duration
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Figure: 4.4 With our Project Guides
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5. Outcome of the project

 The model depicted the working of Aerodentis showing the mechanism of tooth movement
occurring with the air pressure.
6. Project Costing
SL NO ACTIVITIES COST
1 AIRPUMP 1200
2 POSTER 1000
3 miscellaneous 1000
Total cost- Rs 3200 only
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Conclusions and suggestions for future work
To conclude:
Wearing an appliance only at night isn’t just a cosmetic and comfort advantage over braces. Aerodentis
users don’t have to worry about mouth abrasions from wire, don’t have to avoid chewing gum and other
sticky foods, and can clean their teeth easily and thoroughly. But it still has limitations of not being able
to correct moderate malocclusions, a Class III malocclusion, impacted teeth, extraction cases, spaced
dentition without proclination. Hence, a modification of the device which would involve correction of
variety of malocclusion can be worked upon.
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References
CRISP, C. and SLEEP, O.W.Y., 2013. New products and focus on impression materials and small
equipment/consumables. British Dental Journal, 214(8), p.421.
Smith, C.P., Smith C Perry, 1976. Ortho-activating method and apparatus. U.S. Patent 3,975,825.
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“Aerodentis – The Aeronautical Orthodontics”

Reg. No. GROUP MEMBERS

Training Supervisors: 1. Dr Prashantha G.S

Master of Dental Surgery

Aerodentis – The Aeronautical Orthodontics

FACULTY OF DENTAL SCIENCES

Dr. Prashantha G.S. Dr. Sharanya Sabrish

Dr. B. V. Sreenivas Murthy

“Aerodentis – The Aeronautical Orthodontics”

Sl. No. Reg. No. Student Name Signature

Title of the study

Table 1.1 Methods and Methodology/Approach to attain each objective…………………….…….11

Figure 4.1 Infra-red sensor………………………………………..…………………………………………………………12

OTM – Orthodontic Tooth Movement

1.1 Overview of the selected topic

1.2 Relevance for the current scenario

3. Aim and Objectives

Table 1.1: Methods and Methodology/Approach to attain each objective

Objective Statement of the Method/ Methodology Resources Utilised

1 To bring about tooth Create a prototype of Air pump , model of 6

“THE PROTOTYPE OF AERODNENTIS”

The set-up consists of:

Model of 6 teeth Balloon

Figure: 4.4 With our Project Guides

5. Outcome of the project

Total cost- Rs 3200 only

Conclusions and suggestions for future work

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