MALOCCLUSION

This study looked at two types of orthodontic appliances—clear aligners and removable braces—in children aged 6 to 12. Researchers measured changes in speech, oral hygiene, pain, anxiety, and quality of life over two weeks. The goal was to understand how each appliance affects da…

This study looked at 24 adults with a narrow upper jaw to see if adding small bone punctures (corticopunctures) to a miniscrew-assisted expander helps widen the jaw better than the expander alone. The goal was to measure changes in the jaw bone and teeth position using 3D scans. …

This study looked at how much tension is lost over time in colored versus clear elastic bands used in braces. Researchers measured the force of these bands in 96 orthodontic patients over six weeks. The goal was to help dentists choose the best bands for straightening teeth.

This study looked back at 420 patients who had jaw surgery after using either clear aligners or traditional metal braces to straighten their teeth. The goal was to see if one method made surgery easier or led to better early results. The findings help doctors choose the best prep…

This study looked at two types of clear aligners used to straighten teeth: single-layer and triple-layer plastic sheets. 66 people wore them for 10 days, and researchers tested how the mouth's environment changed the aligners' strength, flexibility, and surface. The goal was to f…

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 followed 21 people using clear aligners to straighten their teeth and tracked how often the small composite attachments (bumps on teeth that help aligners grip) fell off or broke. Researchers looked at factors like attachment shape, size, tooth location, and patient ha…

This study looked at whether restoring proper chewing function can improve brain health and delay cognitive decline. Researchers worked with 150 adults who needed dental treatment or had misaligned teeth. They used brain scans and thinking tests to see if fixing dental problems h…