MALOCCLUSION

This study compared two dental procedures designed to widen a narrow upper jaw in adults. Researchers tested a standard method using small screws against the same method combined with tiny punctures in the bone. The goal was to see which technique created more effective skeletal …

This study aimed to find out if colored or clear rubber bands used in braces lose their pulling power at different rates. Researchers measured the force of these bands in 96 patients over six weeks. They also looked at how daily habits like eating, drinking, and brushing teeth mi…

This study compared two computer-guided methods for placing tiny screws in the roof of the mouth, which are used as anchors during orthodontic treatment. Forty patients needing these screws were randomly assigned to have them placed using either a pre-made surgical guide or a rea…

This study compared two types of early braces for children ages 6-12: clear aligners and traditional removable appliances. Researchers measured how each type affected the children's speech, comfort, anxiety, and oral hygiene over two weeks. The goal was to help parents and dentis…

This study aimed to find out how often and why the small, tooth-colored bumps (attachments) used with clear aligners fall off. Researchers followed 21 patients for six months, checking their attachments at regular dental visits. They looked at factors like the type and size of th…