Elastiease: Wasting Less and Smiling More—A Clinical Innovation
Introduction: Sustainability in orthodontics is gaining prominence as the field seeks eco-friendly alternatives to conventional practices. Materials and methods: This paper presents an innovative device designed to aid in the placement of orthodontic elastics, crafted entirely from commonly discarde...
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| author | Prajwal Prabhu M Hemanth Afshan S. Waremani M Aravind B R Kavya Rakshitha Raj |
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| description | Introduction:
Sustainability in orthodontics is gaining prominence as the field seeks eco-friendly alternatives to conventional practices.
Materials and methods:
This paper presents an innovative device designed to aid in the placement of orthodontic elastics, crafted entirely from commonly discarded clinical materials—unused portions of elastomeric modules and stainless steel rectangular wire. By repurposing these materials, the device not only addresses the practical challenge of elastic placement but also exemplifies the “best out of waste” concept, promoting resource efficiency and waste reduction.
Conclusion:
This sustainable approach supports greener clinical practices while enhancing patient compliance, offering a simple yet impactful step toward environmentally responsible orthodontic care.cal systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b126d07d313f4fd4a9bafc86ba64c15d2025-08-20T03:31:36ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences0976-48790975-74062025-06-0117Suppl 2S1952S195310.4103/jpbs.jpbs_2017_24Elastiease: Wasting Less and Smiling More—A Clinical InnovationPrajwal PrabhuM HemanthAfshan S. WaremaniM AravindB R KavyaRakshitha RajIntroduction: Sustainability in orthodontics is gaining prominence as the field seeks eco-friendly alternatives to conventional practices. Materials and methods: This paper presents an innovative device designed to aid in the placement of orthodontic elastics, crafted entirely from commonly discarded clinical materials—unused portions of elastomeric modules and stainless steel rectangular wire. By repurposing these materials, the device not only addresses the practical challenge of elastic placement but also exemplifies the “best out of waste” concept, promoting resource efficiency and waste reduction. Conclusion: This sustainable approach supports greener clinical practices while enhancing patient compliance, offering a simple yet impactful step toward environmentally responsible orthodontic care.cal systems.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_2017_24elasticsorthodontic sustainabilitypatient compliance |
| spellingShingle | Prajwal Prabhu M Hemanth Afshan S. Waremani M Aravind B R Kavya Rakshitha Raj Elastiease: Wasting Less and Smiling More—A Clinical Innovation Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences elastics orthodontic sustainability patient compliance |
| title | Elastiease: Wasting Less and Smiling More—A Clinical Innovation |
| title_full | Elastiease: Wasting Less and Smiling More—A Clinical Innovation |
| title_fullStr | Elastiease: Wasting Less and Smiling More—A Clinical Innovation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Elastiease: Wasting Less and Smiling More—A Clinical Innovation |
| title_short | Elastiease: Wasting Less and Smiling More—A Clinical Innovation |
| title_sort | elastiease wasting less and smiling more a clinical innovation |
| topic | elastics orthodontic sustainability patient compliance |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_2017_24 |
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