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CLINICAL INNOVATION
Sridhar Kannan et al
An Innovative Method to secure Orthodontic
Study Models
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Sridhar Kannan, 2Gaurav Gupta, 3Ashish Gupta, 4Ankur Kaul, 5Abhishek Goyaliya, 6Gurkeerat Singh
ABSTRACT
Orthodontic study models are the mainstay in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. However, safe storage and retrieval of these
models is an uphill task for an orthodontist and their staff. Herein, we describe a simple method of safely securing this essential orthodontic
diagnostic aid.
Keywords: Study models, Velcro, Model Storage.
How to cite this article: Kannan S, Gupta G, Gupta A, Kaul A, Goyaliya A, Singh G. An Innovative Method to secure Orthodontic Study Models.
J Ind Orthod Soc 2012;46(4):292-293.
INTRODUCTION
Management of orthodontic records is of utmost importance to
the clinician. The process of digitization has proved to be of
great help in this regard.1 Plaster study models are still the most
commonly available records, providing a three-dimensional view
of the malocclusion. Study models are stored in model boxes
and are retrieved periodically during and after the course of
treatment. Due to their physical nature and frequent handling,
they are prone to breakages. The introduction of plastic bases
has greatly reduced the incidence of damage to the artistic part
of the study model. However, breakages to the anatomic part of
the study model are still a concern. A simple and economical
method of securing the models with Velcro (hook and loop
fastener) tape has been devised to minimize these episodes of
damage during storage and transportation.2
Fig. 1: Velcro loop and hook tapes
PROCEDURES
1. Cut 4" length Velcro hook tape (1" width) and 2" Velcro
loop tape in accordance with the plastic base of the study
models (Fig. 1).
2. Paste Velcro hook tape on the inside surface of the base
of storage box with cyanoacrylate adhesive (Fig. 2).
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Professor, 2,5Senior Lecturer, 3,4Reader, 6Professor and Head
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Department of Orthodontics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental
Sciences and Research, Faridabad, Haryana, India
Corresponding Author: Sridhar Kannan, Professor, Department of
Orthodontics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research
Faridabad, Haryana, India, e-mail: [email protected]
Fig. 2: Pasted Velcro hook tapes at the base of the storage box
Received on: 13/10/11
Accepted after Revision: 5/11/11
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An Innovative Method to secure Orthodontic Study Models
Fig. 3: Pasted Velcro loop tapes at the base of the study models
3. The Velcro loop tape is adapted and pasted using cyanoacrylate
adhesive on the base of the orthodontic study model (Fig. 3).
4. Once the adhesive has dried, the models with Velcro loop
is ready to be secured onto the base of storage box (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4: Study models secured in the storage box with Velcro tape
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1. Redmond RW. Digital models: A new diagnostic tool. J Clin Orthod
2001;35(6):386-87.
2. Velcro. The Oxford English Dictionary (2nd ed), 1989.
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