TOOTH DEMINERALIZATION

This study tested two types of fillings for deep cavities in back teeth: a new bioactive material and a standard non-bioactive one. Fifty adults aged 18-40 with deep cavities were treated using a technique that removes only the decayed part. The researchers checked tooth sensitiv…

This study tested a chlorhexidine varnish applied to teeth in people with braces. Each person's mouth was split: one side got the active varnish, the other a placebo. Over 3 months, researchers measured gum overgrowth, plaque buildup, and early tooth decay (white spots). The goal…

This study tested three ways to stop early cavities in children's baby molars: fluoride varnish alone, a resin coating alone, or both together. Twenty-six kids aged 4 to 9 with very early, non-cavitated cavities were treated and checked over 12 months. The goal was to see which a…

This study compared two dental procedures—Hall technique and modified Hall technique—for treating deep cavities in baby molars of 268 children aged 3-12. The goal was to see which method had better clinical and X-ray success. Researchers also looked at how the amount of tooth dam…

This study looked at whether kissing can protect teeth from cavities. After drinking acidic beverages, one group kissed their partner for 40 seconds while a control group did not. Researchers measured saliva pH every 5 minutes to see if kissing helped neutralize acid faster. The …