ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE COMPLICATION

This study tested whether injecting a small amount of zoledronic acid near orthodontic miniscrews helps them stay in place. Sixty-eight patients each received the drug on one side of the mouth and a placebo on the other. The goal was to see if the drug reduces screw loosening and…

This study tested whether a simple arch wire stopper can control molar movement as well as mini-screws during canine retraction in 26 post-pubertal female patients with dental protrusion. The goal was to see which method better prevents unwanted tooth movement. The trial is compl…

This study tested whether a special light device used at home can improve oral health in teenagers with braces. Forty teens used the device daily for two months, while others received standard brushing instructions. The goal was to see if the device reduces plaque and gum bleedin…

This study tested a mouthwash made from the smoke tree (Cotinus Coggygria) to see if it could reduce bad breath and improve oral hygiene in 30 teenagers with braces. Participants used the mouthwash or a placebo twice daily for 14 days. Researchers measured breath sulfur compounds…

This study tested whether taking oral probiotics (good bacteria) can improve oral hygiene and reduce bad breath in 120 people wearing braces or clear aligners. Participants were randomly assigned to receive probiotics or a placebo, and researchers measured plaque, gum health, and…

This study tested three different sizes of clear aligner attachments (small bumps on the teeth) to see which one helps move the upper lateral incisors outward most predictably. Twenty-eight people with mild crowding or spacing were treated with Invisalign. The goal was to find th…

This study tested whether a small temperature-sensing microchip placed inside removable braces could help children and teens wear them more consistently. Fifty-two young orthodontic patients were randomly assigned to either have the chip or not. Researchers measured total treatme…