GINGIVAL HEALTH

This study looked at whether a lip bumper appliance helps lower front teeth align faster after removing first premolars. 44 people with moderate to severe crowding took part. One group got a lip bumper, the other did not. Researchers measured tooth alignment and gum health over t…

This study compared two herbal mouthwashes (pomegranate peel extract and neem extract) against the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash in 156 school children aged 8-12. The goal was to see if the natural options could reduce plaque, gum inflammation, and harmful bacteria just as wel…

This study looked at 30 adults with braces and gum inflammation (gingivitis). Each person received two different cleanings—one side of the mouth got a newer method called Guided Biofilm Therapy (using air and powder), and the other side got the standard ultrasonic cleaning and po…

This study tested whether a water flosser or an interdental brush is better at keeping gums healthy in people with a permanent retainer glued behind their lower teeth. 70 participants used one of the two methods for six months. Researchers measured plaque, bleeding, and gum infla…

This completed study followed 32 people who received a single metal-ceramic crown to see if it causes gum changes over 8 years. Researchers compared the gum health around the crowned tooth to the same natural tooth on the opposite side of the mouth. They measured plaque, bleeding…