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This study tested a special dental appliance to correct underbite (Class III malocclusion) in 36 children aged 7 to 12. The device combines a fixed inclined plane on the lower front teeth with rotated brackets on the upper front teeth to encourage proper jaw growth. After 6 month…

This completed study tested a bone graft mixture (30% hydroxyapatite and 70% beta-tricalcium phosphate) combined with platelet-rich fibrin in 42 patients with severe jaw bone loss (less than 4 mm height). After 6 months, core biopsies showed new bone formation, allowing dental im…

This study tested two ways to treat early white spot lesions on teeth in 30 teenagers aged 12 to 18. Each participant received both a resin infiltration and a microabrasion treatment on different teeth to see which worked better. The goal was to improve the appearance and stop th…

This study tested two different lasers (diode and Er,Cr:YSGG) to see which works better for removing dark spots on the gums caused by natural pigment. 38 adults with gum darkening received both lasers on different sides of their mouth. The researchers measured how much the spots …

This study tested a mouthwash containing chlorhexidine and chlorine dioxide against a placebo for treating bad breath (halitosis). Forty adults with bad breath rinsed twice daily for two weeks, then switched treatments after a break. The researchers measured breath gases, plaque,…

This study looked at a modified lip repositioning surgery for people with a gummy smile (too much gum showing when smiling). The surgery was done without removing gum tissue or cutting a lip muscle. Researchers reviewed records and photos of 32 patients who had the procedure. The…

This study tested whether heat-activated nickel-titanium (HANT) archwires straighten teeth better than conventional nickel-titanium wires in people with braces. Fifty-two patients aged 16 to 25 with crowded upper front teeth were randomly assigned to one wire type. Researchers me…

This study tested a technique called micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) to see if it can make teeth move faster during orthodontic treatment. Forty patients aged 16-25 with a specific type of misalignment had one side of their mouth treated with MOPs and the other side without. The g…

This study looked at how applying orthodontic force (about 150g) to teeth affects oxygen levels in the tooth pulp. Researchers used CBCT scans and a special pulse oximeter on 35 patients aged 15-35 undergoing braces treatment. The goal was to understand how tooth anatomy and forc…