ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE COMPLICATION

This study tested whether a special light device used at home can improve oral health in 40 teenagers with braces. The device aims to reduce plaque and gum inflammation. Results suggest it may help keep teeth and gums healthier during orthodontic treatment.

This study tested whether injecting a small amount of zoledronic acid, a drug that strengthens bone, near orthodontic miniscrews could help them stay in place. 68 people with braces who needed tooth extractions took part. Each person got the drug on one side of the mouth and a pl…

This study tested a mouthwash made from a natural plant (Cotinus coggygria) in 30 teenagers with braces. The goal was to see if it could reduce bad breath by lowering sulfur compounds and improve plaque and gum health. Participants used the mouthwash and were measured for breath …

This study looked at whether taking oral probiotics can improve oral hygiene and reduce bad breath in people with braces or clear aligners. 120 participants, aged 12 and older, were involved. Researchers measured plaque, gum health, and breath odor to see if probiotics made a dif…

This study tested a new device called an arch wire stopper against the standard mini-screws to see which better prevents back teeth from shifting forward during braces. 26 post-pubertal female patients with overbite or protrusion were treated. The goal was to find a simpler, less…

This study tested if a small temperature sensor in removable braces helps children and teenagers wear them as directed. 52 young patients were randomly assigned to either get the sensor or not. The goal was to see if knowing their wear time was being tracked would improve how lon…