Tooth resorption
MONDO:0001670Resorption of calcified dental tissue, involving demineralization due to reversal of the cation exchange and lacunar resorption by osteoclasts. There are two types: external (as a result of tooth pathology) and internal (apparently initiated by a peculiar inflammatory hyperplasia of the pulp). (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p676)
24 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Robots take on dental implants: a battle for precision
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a robot can place dental implants more accurately than a computer-guided navigation system in the front upper jaw. Twenty-four adults needing an implant will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The main goal is to see which approach achieves b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Minor surgery may protect tooth roots during braces treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two methods of moving canine teeth after premolar extraction: one with a minor surgical procedure (corticotomy) to speed movement, and one without. Sixty patients aged 12–30 will have their root length measured before and after treatment to see which method ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Islamabad Medical and Dental College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Braces breakthrough? new study tests simpler glue to prevent white spots on teeth
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of dental glue used to attach braces to teeth. One is a traditional three-step system, the other a simpler two-step system. The goal is to see which causes less damage (white spots) to tooth enamel. Thirty-four teenagers will have each type of glue u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Graphene teeth: new hope for teens with painful enamel defects?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of dental filling made with graphene, a super-strong material, for teenagers aged 10-16 who have weak enamel (a condition called MIH). The fillings are custom-made using a digital scanner and are meant to be more durable and less sensitive than standar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Braces showdown: which bracket system wins for speed and comfort?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two self-ligating bracket systems (Damon Ultima and Pitts 21 Pro) in 40 people with mild-to-moderate crowding. Researchers will measure treatment time, pain, root resorption, and alignment quality to see if one system works better. The goal is to find which br…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC