MALOCCLUSION

This study tests SureSmile clear aligners in 90 adults with crooked teeth (malocclusion). It compares three different aligner edge designs to see which moves teeth most accurately. Participants wear the aligners as usual, and researchers measure tooth movement against predictions…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence and remote monitoring can help orthodontists decide when to switch to the next set of clear aligners, instead of using a fixed schedule. Participants wear clear aligners and use a smartphone app that tracks tooth movement with AI. …

This study tests a fully digital method for full-mouth dental rehabilitation in 10 adults aged 20-45 with bite problems, missing teeth, or smile concerns. The approach uses 3D scans of the teeth, face, and jaw to plan treatment, which may include tooth movement, guided implant pl…

This study tests whether clear aligners with rubber bands can correct a mild overbite (Class II malocclusion) as well as traditional braces. Twenty-four people aged 15-20 will be randomly assigned to either clear aligners or braces, both with elastics. Researchers will measure ch…

This study compares two common clear aligner trimming-line designs to see which one feels more comfortable to wear. Seventy orthodontic patients who already wear one design on their upper teeth and the other on their lower teeth will rate their comfort after at least four weeks. …

This study tests whether a bromelain supplement (an enzyme from pineapple) can reduce facial swelling after jaw surgery. About 200 people having jaw surgery will take the supplement for 9 days (starting 2 days before surgery). Researchers will use 3D imaging to measure swelling a…

This study looks at a small wire called a laceback used with braces. It checks if the laceback affects how clean teeth stay, how often wires break, and how much pain people feel. About 38 people getting braces will have one side of their mouth get the laceback and the other side …

This study compares a new clear plastic expander to the standard metal Hyrax expander for widening the upper jaw in 40 teens aged 10-14 with narrow jaws. The goal is to see if the clear device works as well for correcting crossbites and improving jaw width. Participants will be r…

This study tests a new orthodontic system called I-arch to see if it straightens moderately crooked teeth faster and with less discomfort than standard braces. About 34 people aged 12 and older with mild to moderate crowding will take part. Researchers will measure alignment spee…

This study looks at whether corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) can improve depressive symptoms and how patients see their own appearance. Researchers will compare questionnaire results from before and six months after surgery in 20 adults with different types of malocc…

This study compares two ways of attaching braces: a digital method using computer planning versus the traditional manual approach. Twenty teenagers needing braces on both upper and lower teeth will receive one method on the top and the other on the bottom. Researchers will measur…

This study looks at how jaw surgery affects speech in people with bite problems like open bite or underbite. Researchers will record patients' speech and tongue movements before and after surgery to see what changes. The goal is to understand why many jaw surgery patients have sp…

This observational study uses ultrasound to compare the jaw (masseter) muscle in children aged 3 to 8 with and without enlarged adenoids. Researchers will measure muscle thickness and structure, and check dental bite patterns. The goal is to see if adenoid hypertrophy is linked t…