MALOCCLUSION

This study tests a fully digital approach to fix bite problems and improve smile appearance in adults who are missing teeth or have misaligned bites. Ten participants will receive custom veneers, crowns, and implants planned from 3D face scans and X-rays. The goal is to see if th…

This study compares a new clear plastic expander to the standard metal Hyrax expander for widening the upper jaw in 40 teens aged 10-14. The goal is to see if the clear device works as well for correcting crossbites and improving jaw width. Participants will be randomly assigned …

This study tests whether clear aligners with rubber bands work as well as traditional braces for correcting a type of overbite called Class II malocclusion. About 24 people aged 15-20 with mild overjet will be treated and their jaw and teeth changes measured. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether a bromelain supplement (an enzyme from pineapple) can reduce facial swelling after jaw surgery. About 200 adults will take the supplement daily for 9 days (starting 2 days before surgery). Researchers will use 3D imaging to measure swelling volume and dur…

This study looks at whether using a small wire called a laceback during braces treatment affects oral hygiene, wire problems, and pain. About 38 people getting braces will have laceback on one side of their mouth but not the other, so researchers can compare. Participants will ke…

This study looks at how the edge of a clear aligner at the gumline affects bacteria in the gum pocket. 39 people in the final stage of orthodontic treatment will wear two different aligner designs—one that covers 2 mm of gum and one that follows the gumline exactly. Researchers w…

This study looks at how accurately SureSmile clear aligners move teeth in adults with mild to moderate misalignment. About 90 people will be randomly assigned to one of three different trimline designs. The main goal is to measure how close the final tooth positions are to what w…

This study uses ultrasound to compare jaw muscle thickness in children aged 3-8 with and without enlarged adenoids. Researchers want to see if adenoid hypertrophy changes the masseter muscle. No treatments are given—only measurements and dental checks. Results may help understand…