The Tamilnadu Dr. MDR Medical University, Chennai. May 2003.
BDS:
Bangalore University, Karnataka. March 1998.
PUBLICATIONS:
Abirami Vetriselvan, Saravanan Pichai, Revathi Peddu, Ashok Kumar Talapaneni, Devikanth Lanka, Aruna Dokku. A Finite Element Analysis of Mandibular Anterior Intrusion Using Mini-Screws With Three Different Implant Insertion Angles. Cureus 17(12): e99879. DOI 10.7759/cureus.99879 2 of 13. (December 22, 2025)
Aruna Dokku, Varikuti Angelina Praisy, Revathi Peddu, Devikanth Lanka, Saravanan Pichai, Ashok Kumar Talapaneni, Abirami Vetriselvan, Sanjeev Jakati. Knowledge and Awareness of Orthodontic Malocclusions and Optimal Treatment Timing Among Primary School Teachers in Andhra Pradesh. Cureus 17(11): e96202. November 06, 2025.
Gonuguntla Y, Peddu R, Talapaneni A, Dokku A, Lanka D, Pichai S. Evaluation of root resorption of mandibular anterior teeth at the end of stage I with three different alignment archwires. APOS Trends Orthod. doi: 10.25259/APOS_327_2024
Dokku A, Angelina Praisy V, Peddu R, Lanka D, Pichai S, Talapaneni AK, Vetriselvan A, Jakati S. Knowledge and Awareness of Orthodontic Malocclusions and Optimal Treatment Timing Among Primary School Teachers in Andhra Pradesh. Cureus. 2025 Nov 6;17(11):e96202. d
Dr T. Kiran Kumar, Dr. Ashok Kumar Talapaneni, Dr. Revathi Peddu, Dr. Devikanth.Lanka, Dr. Aruna Dokku, Dr Sanjeev Jakati, Dr. Saravanan Pichai. “Anti-Microbial Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Hexametaphosphate Coated Elastomeric Modules.’’ IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) e-ISSN: 2279-0853, p-ISSN: 2279-0861.Volume 24, Issue 2 Ser. 2 (February. 2025), PP 80-93
Vetriselvan A, Pichai S, Peddu R, Talapaneni AK, Lanka D, Dokku A. A Finite Element Analysis of Mandibular Anterior Intrusion Using Mini-Screws With Three Different Implant Insertion Angles. Cureus. 2025 Dec 22;17(12):e99879. doi: 10.7759/cureus.99879.
Dokku A, Peddu R, Talapaneni AK, Lanka D. Buccal Segment Intrusion: A Conservative Approach for Anterior Open Bite Correction – A Case Report. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS). 2025 Feb;24(2 Suppl 6):32–37. *doi:*10.9790/0853-2402063237.
Pichai S, Peddu R, Dokku A, Lanka D, Talapaneni AK, Prasanna KL. Comparison of the antibacterial effects of Nano silver containing mouthwash with Chlorhexidine mouthwash in orthodontic patients. Journal of Indian Dental Association (JIDA). 2024 Sep;18(9)
Siva Prasad Sripathi, Revathi Peddu, Ashok Kumar Talapaneni, Kalyani Mallavarapu, Aruna Dokku, Devikanth Lanka, Saravanan Pichai, Souren Bellam, Shaik Asma Bhanu, Lakshmi Kalyani. (May 31, 2024) Effect of Second and Third Molar Eruption Stages on First Molar and Maxillary Arch Distalization With Modified Palatal Anchorage Plate and Beneslider: A 3D Finite Element Analysis. Cureus 16(5): e61403. DOI 10.7759/cureus.61403
Pichai S., Peddu R., Dokku A., Lanka D., Talapaneni AK, Prasanna KL. Reliability of hand dimensions and mandibular canine index as indicators in sex determination. JIDA 2024; XVII; 22-28. https://doi.org/10.33882/jida.15.37160.
Peddu R, Mallavarapu K, Talapaneni AK, Dokku A. An innovative and conservative approach to molar distalization. J Int Clin Dent Res Organ 2024;16:93-7.
Sana Safiya, Reddy Rekha, Talapaneni Ashok Kumar, Hussain Arshad, Bangi Sayeeda Laegue, Fatima Asma. Evaluation of stability of three different mini-implants, based on thread shape factor and numerical analysis of stress around mini-implants with different insertion angle, with relation to en-masse retraction force. Dental Press J. Orthod. [Internet]. 2020 Dec [cited 2021 Mar 22] ; 25( 6 ): 59-68
Bangi SL, Mohd. MUM, Konda P, Talapaneni AK, Fatima A, Hussain A. Evaluation of Three Commercially Available Materials in Reducing the White Spot Lesions During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society. 2020;54(2):100-105
Fatima A, Talapaneni AK, Saleh A, Sana S, Hussain A. An evaluation and comparison of myeloperoxidase enzymatic activity during initial orthodontic alignment: an in vivo study. J Orthod. 2017;44(3):169-173.
Bangi SL, Talapaneni A, Pichai S, Hussain A. Circumpubertal skeletal Class II patient treated using herbst functional appliance an comprehensive fixed mechanotheraphy. Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society. 2016;50(4):258-263.
Iluru R, Nellore C, Karnati PK, et al. The Effects of In-Office Reconditioning on the Slot Dimensions and Static Frictional Resistance of Stainless Steel Brackets. J Clin Diagn Res. 2016;10(1):ZC74-ZC78.
Prasad M, Mohamed S, Nayak K, Shetty SK, Talapaneni AK. Effect of moisture, saliva, and blood contamination on the shear bond strength of brackets bonded with a conventional bonding system and self-etched bonding system. J Nat Sci Biol Med. 2014;5(1):123-129.
Prasad M, Chaitanya N, Reddy KPK, Talapaneni AK, Myla VB, Shetty SK. Evaluation of nasal morphology in predicting vertical and sagittal maxillary skeletal discrepancies’. Eur J Dent. 2014;8(2):197-204.
Reddy VB, Kumar TA, Prasad M, Nuvvula S, Patil RG, Reddy PK. A comparative in-vivo evaluation of the alignment efficiency of 5 ligation methods: A prospective randomized clinical trial. Eur J Dent. 2014;8(1).