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This study tested a new dental filling material that hardens in just 3 seconds with a special light, compared to standard fillings that take up to 40 seconds. Fifty-one adults with cavities or old fillings needing replacement received both types of fillings in different teeth. Th…

This study compared five different membranes used to preserve the jawbone after a tooth is pulled. Bone loss after extraction is common, and membranes help protect the area for future dental implants. Researchers measured bone changes and tissue quality in 47 adults who needed a …

This completed study looked at 227 people with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy. Researchers examined their oral health—including cavities, gum disease, and dry mouth—and checked for links to metabolic problems and ongoing inflammation. The goal was to understand if poor ora…

This study looked at whether measuring insulin in saliva can help identify children at risk for metabolic problems and cavities. Researchers gave 105 children aged 5-10 either water, apple juice, or nothing, and checked how their saliva insulin changed. The goal was to see if sal…