Effect of Cellphone Radiation on Permanent Deformation of Elastic Chains

AIM: To find out the effect of cellphone radiation on permanent deformation of elastic chains. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of electromagnetic radiation from cellphone this will lead to changes in mechanical properties of orthodontic elastomeric chains. BACKGROUND: The most popular method of space closure in orthodontics is achieved with the help of elastomeric chains. It has ease of application, low cost, patient and clinician comfort. Change in mechanical properties in these chains is one of the serious disadvantages which is influenced by various factors. As it is essential for clinicians to know about the material they use, this study was done to find out the effect of cellphone radiation in orthodontic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHOD: The study was done with materials like Echains and two scales with markings. Echains of length 3cm each were selected and were divided into two groups. Group A is control group consisting of five Echains of length 3cm which weren?t exposed to cell phone radiation. Group B in turn consists of five Echains of length 3cm which were exposed to cell phone radiation 7 days. The change in the length of the Echains in group B was measured daily using the graduations in the scale with the help of the control group. The results were tabulated each day. CONCLUSION: Effect of mobile radiation is a subject of interest as a result of enormous increase in mobile phone usage through the world. So it is very important to know about the effect of cellphone on elastomeric Chains.