University Of Roma La Sapienza

This study looked at whether a topical gel could help treat gum disease (periodontitis) when used along with standard deep cleaning. Twelve adults with moderate gum disease used the gel and a special toothpaste at home for 8 weeks. The results showed improvements in gum pocket de…

This study looked at 36 teenagers aged 10-15 who needed their upper jaw widened. It compared three different expander devices: one attached to teeth, and two attached to small screws in the palate. The goal was to see which device works best for widening the jaw and improving bre…

This study looked at two ways to place tiny screws in the roof of the mouth to help with braces. Forty people got screws placed using either a custom 3D-printed guide or a real-time navigation system. The goal was to see which method puts the screws more precisely where planned.

This study tested a new technique called underwater endoscopic dissection for removing large colon growths. It compared it to the standard method in 295 adults across multiple hospitals. The goal was to see if the underwater method works just as well and might be faster or safer.

This study looked at 125 adults with gum disease to see how many also have atypical swallowing, where the tongue pushes against teeth abnormally. Researchers checked tongue posture and used questionnaires to find links between swallowing problems and dental issues like loose teet…