ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE COMPLICATION

This study compared two different methods for controlling tooth movement during orthodontic treatment (braces) in young adult female patients. Researchers tested whether using a small arch wire stopper was as effective as placing tiny temporary screws in the jawbone to anchor tee…

This study tested if adding a small temperature sensor to removable braces could help children and teenagers wear them more consistently. The sensor provided an objective record of wear time, which researchers compared to the patients' own reports. The goal was to see if this fee…

This study tested whether a special light-activated mouth rinse device, used at home, could help teens with braces keep their teeth cleaner and gums healthier. Forty teenagers with braces were split into two groups: one used the light therapy device, and the other did not. Resear…

This study tested whether taking probiotic lozenges for one month could improve oral hygiene and reduce bad breath in people wearing braces or clear aligners. It involved 120 participants, split into groups of teens with braces and adults with aligners, with half receiving the pr…

This study tested whether a mouthwash made from the Cotinus Coggygria plant could help teenagers with braces manage bad breath and improve oral hygiene. Thirty adolescents with fixed braces and measurable bad breath were randomly assigned to use either the test mouthwash or a sta…