University Of Pavia

This study tested two different gels to help control infection and inflammation around dental implants, a condition called peri-implantitis. Forty patients with this condition received a professional cleaning and were randomly assigned to have either Chlosite gel or Hybenix gel a…

This study aimed to see if a hyaluronic acid gel works as well as a standard chlorhexidine mouthwash for managing gum disease at home. Forty patients with gum disease received a professional cleaning and were then randomly assigned to use either the gel or the mouthwash for 15 da…

This study tested whether a personalized, game-like phone app could help people make an informed choice about getting screened for colorectal cancer and increase how many people actually did it. Researchers in Italy gave the app to 248 people who were newly invited for their firs…

This study tested whether ozone therapy could help heal painful mouth sores caused by radiation or chemotherapy in cancer patients. Fifty-eight adults with these sores received professional ozone treatments in a clinic and used special ozone-based toothpaste, mouthwash, and gel a…

This study tested two non-drug treatments to help cancer patients with painful mouth sores, a common and debilitating side effect of chemotherapy and radiation. Forty adults with head, neck, or blood cancers were randomly assigned to receive either laser light therapy or ozone ga…

This study tested whether adding a special laser treatment to a standard numbing gel works better to reduce tooth sensitivity. 23 adults with sensitive teeth received the gel, and half also got the active laser while the other half got a pretend laser. Researchers measured pain f…

This study tested whether a special toothpaste and mouthwash could quickly reduce tooth sensitivity in people with receding gums. One hundred adults were randomly assigned to use either the toothpaste or the mouthwash for just 30 seconds. Researchers measured their tooth sensitiv…

This study aimed to find the most effective product for cleaning Invisalign clear aligners. Twenty people undergoing Invisalign treatment tested five different cleaning methods over several weeks. Researchers measured how clear the aligners stayed and checked participants' gum he…

This study aimed to understand how a common orthodontic treatment affects children's jaw muscles. Researchers measured the electrical activity of chewing and swallowing muscles in 34 children with a narrow upper jaw before, immediately after, and six months after treatment with a…