MALOCCLUSION

This study tested two dental procedures to correct a narrow upper jaw in adults. Researchers compared using small screws alone to using screws combined with tiny punctures in the palate bone. They measured which method created more skeletal expansion and less tooth tipping after …

This study looked back at 420 patients who had jaw surgery to fix dental deformities or misaligned bites. Researchers compared those who prepared with clear aligners versus those who used traditional metal braces. The goal was to see if one method made the surgery itself easier o…

This study compared two types of orthodontic appliances—removable braces and clear aligners—in 24 children aged 6 to 12 with crossbite. Researchers measured changes in speech, oral hygiene, pain, anxiety, and quality of life over two weeks. The goal was to understand how each app…

This study looked at two types of clear aligners used to straighten teeth: single-layer and triple-layer plastic sheets. 66 people wore them for 10 days, and researchers tested how the mouth's environment changed the aligners' strength, flexibility, and surface. The goal was to f…

This study looked at two ways to place tiny screws in the roof of the mouth to help with braces. Forty people got screws placed using either a custom 3D-printed guide or a real-time navigation system. The goal was to see which method puts the screws more precisely where planned.

This study looked at how quickly colored and clear elastic chains used in braces lose their pulling force. Researchers measured the force in 96 orthodontic patients over 6 weeks. The goal was to help dentists choose the best type of chain for straightening teeth.

This study followed 21 people using clear aligners to straighten their teeth and tracked how often the small composite attachments (bumps on teeth that help aligners grip) fell off or broke. Researchers looked at factors like attachment shape, size, tooth location, and patient ha…

This study looked at whether restoring proper chewing function can improve brain health and delay cognitive decline. Researchers worked with 150 adults who needed dental treatment or had misaligned teeth. They used brain scans and thinking tests to see if fixing dental problems h…