One of the means of maintaining stability has been the use of fixed retainers. Stainless steel multistranded wire is one of the most commonly used fixed retainer. The most critical or difficult step in using multistranded wire as a fixed retainer has been stabilizing the wire in its adapted position during bonding. This article will describe a very simple and effective method of stabilizing the multistranded wire retainer during bonding using Modeling Wax. Clinical relevance: The method of stabilizing the fixed retainer described in this article during bonding using modeling wax, is the most simplest, economical, least time consuming and also very effective method. Objective: To describe a very simple and effective method of stabilizing the fixed retainer using modeling wax during bonding.

Biomechanical influences on bone structure play an important role in the longevity of bone around an implant. The quantity and direction of applied force influence the implant and cause deformation of the bone. FEA was used to analyze the changes in the bone on loading the implant with orthodontic force in oblique and vertical directions and orthopedic force. The Mini-implants used in the present study efficiently resisted the oblique loading. But their use, for the purpose of orthopedic loading is questionable. FE models showed the area with the highest stress and strain to be around the neck of the implant and the surrounding bone at the cervical margin.

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Introduction: Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is a major congenital structural anomaly. Cleft lip and palate has significant complex etiology involving both genetic and environmental factors and lifelong morbidity. Mutations in various genes like TGFB3, RARA, IRF6 have been responsible for causing CLP in various populations.IRF6 gene provides instructions for making a protein interferon regulatory factor, which is active in cells that give rise to tissues in the craniofacial region. The mutations in IRF6 gene can lead to NSCLP, tooth agenesis, etc.

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