Tooth resorption

This study tested two types of fillings for deep cavities in back teeth: a new bioactive material and a standard non-bioactive one. Fifty adults aged 18-40 with deep cavities were treated using a technique that removes only the decayed part. The researchers checked tooth sensitiv…

This study tested a chlorhexidine varnish applied to teeth in people with braces. Each person's mouth was split: one side got the active varnish, the other a placebo. Over 3 months, researchers measured gum overgrowth, plaque buildup, and early tooth decay (white spots). The goal…

This study tested three ways to stop early cavities in children's baby molars: fluoride varnish alone, a resin coating alone, or both together. Twenty-six kids aged 4 to 9 with very early, non-cavitated cavities were treated and checked over 12 months. The goal was to see which a…

This study tested whether injecting a substance made from a patient's own blood—called injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF)—could reduce root shortening that sometimes happens when wearing braces. Thirty-six adults with crowded front teeth received either i-PRF or a saltwater …

This study compared two dental procedures—Hall technique and modified Hall technique—for treating deep cavities in baby molars of 268 children aged 3-12. The goal was to see which method had better clinical and X-ray success. Researchers also looked at how the amount of tooth dam…

This study tested whether injecting vitamins C or E into the gums could help teeth move faster during braces treatment. 51 patients received either vitamin C, vitamin E, or a placebo injection every two weeks to a month for six months. Researchers measured tooth movement, pain, a…

This study tested whether a near-infrared LED device can reduce pain, speed up tooth movement, and lower the risk of root damage in people wearing braces. Sixteen Vietnamese patients aged 11 to 30 received either the real LED device or a sham device during their orthodontic treat…

This trial compares two different sequences of nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires used in braces to see which one aligns teeth faster, causes less discomfort, and leads to less root shortening. It involves 60 people aged 12-35 who need full orthodontic treatment for crowding. Parti…

This study looked at whether kissing can protect teeth from cavities. After drinking acidic beverages, one group kissed their partner for 40 seconds while a control group did not. Researchers measured saliva pH every 5 minutes to see if kissing helped neutralize acid faster. The …

This study looked at whether using a hard laser during orthodontic retraction (moving front teeth backward) helps preserve the bone around the tooth roots and reduces root damage. Twenty patients with certain bite problems had teeth retracted either with or without laser assistan…