ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE

This study tested three different devices to widen the upper jaw in 36 teenagers aged 10-15 with a narrow jaw. Two devices used small screws anchored to the bone, while the third was a traditional tooth-anchored expander. The goal was to see which device worked best for jaw widen…

This study looked at whether listening to Turkish classical music or music chosen by the patient can lower anxiety during orthodontic bracket placement. Forty-eight teenagers participated, and researchers measured their anxiety using surveys and physical signs like heart rate and…

This study looked at 26 children aged 8 to 13 with a type of overbite called Class II malocclusion. Researchers compared two dental devices, the LM-Activator and the Twin Block, to see how well they corrected the bite and affected posture. The goal was to understand which applian…

This study looked at 142 people who had braces or clear aligners removed. It compared two gentle cleaning methods to remove leftover glue from teeth: one using a special ultrasonic tool and another using a polishing bur. The goal was to see which method is safer for tooth enamel …