BDS - SRM dental college , Ramapuram
MDS IN Prosthodontics & crown and bridge - SRM dental college , Ramapuram
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Dentistry, General Dentistry, Gerontology, Materials Science
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Scopus Publications
Scopus Publications
Clinical validation of the tmd-e tracker for diagnosing temporomandibular disorders: a reliability and accuracy assessment Ramya Srinivasan, Shilpi Gupta, Naveen Gopi Chander, Anitha Kuttae Viswanathan Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 2025 Aim: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are musculoskeletal conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), often leading to pain, restricted movement, and joint sounds. Traditional diagnostic methods rely on subjective assessments and imaging, which have limitations in terms of accessibility and cost. The TMD-E Tracker is a novel, non-invasive device designed to quantify TMJ vibrations and classify TMD severity in real time. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy, reliability, and feasibility of the TMD-E Tracker in detecting TMDs and to compare its findings with standard clinical diagnostic methods. Materials and methods: A total of 24 participants (12 TMD patients, 12 healthy individuals) were evaluated using the TMD-E Tracker. The device recorded peak vibrational frequency and timing of peak occurrence, which were statistically compared with standard clinical diagnostic measures. Intra- and inter-examiner reliability were assessed using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC). Statistical analysis was performed using independent t-tests with p < 0.05 considered significant. Results: TMD patients exhibited a significantly higher peak frequency (248 ± 28 Hz) and delayed peak occurrence timing (1.65 ± 0.38 s) compared to healthy individuals (108 ± 22 Hz, 0.95 ± 0.21 s, p < 0.05). The device demonstrated excellent intra-examiner reliability (ICC = 0.91) and inter-examiner reliability (ICC = 0.89). The sensitivity (89.5 %) and specificity (92.3 %) further confirmed the high diagnostic accuracy of the TMD-E Tracker. Conclusion: The TMD-E Tracker is a reliable, objective, and clinically feasible diagnostic tool for TMD assessment. Its real-time vibrational analysis offers a promising alternative to conventional diagnostic methods, though further large-scale validation is warranted.
Treatment of an Ill-Fitting complete dental prosthesis with digital sensor device: A case report Shilpi Gupta, Ramya Srinivasan, Sanjana Rebecca Tharakan, Anitha Kuttae Viswanathan, Gopi Naveen Chander Journal of Medical Signals and Sensors, 2023 Complete edentulism is one of the most common problems encountered by geriatric individuals. With advanced aging, despite attempts made to retain natural dentition, loss of entire teeth is yet observed. For precise denture fabrication, a digital sensor device was used during the making procedure. The use of sensor device aided in better appreciation and more retentiveness of denture.
1. Differences in quality of life and patient satisfaction between complete denture occlusion schemes: A parallel randomized control trial
2. Treatment of an Ill-Fitting complete dental prosthesis with digital sensor device: A case report
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