King Abdulaziz University

This study will compare the effects of using a natural teeth-cleaning stick called Miswak versus standard fluoride toothpaste in 30 children aged 6-12 who have a condition called Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH), which causes weak, sensitive, and discolored teeth. The goal …

This study looks at whether using a water flosser can reverse early gum disease (mucositis) around a single dental implant. Twenty adults with at least one implant will use a water flosser, and researchers will check for bleeding and plaque at 2 and 4 weeks. The goal is to see if…

This study tests whether wearing virtual reality goggles and watching cartoons can reduce pain and discomfort for children aged 4 to 12 during dental X-rays. Half of the 90 kids will wear VR goggles during the procedure, while the other half will not. Researchers will measure pai…

This study tests whether a special vibrating device can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 14 during dental injections. Each child will try both the device and a manual vibration method on separate visits to compare which works better. The goal is to make dental visits…

This study tests whether a plug made from a patient's own blood (Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin) can improve healing after tooth extraction in smokers. Twelve smokers who need two teeth pulled will have one socket treated with the plug and the other left to heal naturally. The goa…

This study tests whether using vibration devices during dental numbing injections can reduce pain and discomfort in children aged 6 to 12. Twenty healthy, cooperative kids with no prior dental experience will receive injections with and without vibration on opposite sides of the …