Damascus University

This study tested if a special low-level laser, used alongside a minor gum surgery, could safely make braces treatment faster. Researchers compared three groups of young adults getting braces: one got the surgery and laser, one got just the surgery, and one got standard braces. T…

This study looked at a less invasive way to replace a missing front tooth. Instead of a traditional bridge that requires grinding down neighboring teeth, this method uses a thin ceramic piece glued to the front of one or two adjacent teeth. Researchers checked how well these glue…

This study tested whether applying two different medications directly to an artery during heart bypass surgery could improve blood flow. Researchers measured blood flow from the artery before and after applying either milrinone, nitroglycerin, or a saline solution in 46 patients.…

This study compared two surgical methods for guiding an impacted (stuck) upper canine tooth into its correct position. It involved 44 young adults and measured how each method affected the alignment of nearby teeth and the width of the dental arch. The goal was to see if a newer,…

This study tested whether an injection made from a patient's own blood (called injectable platelet-rich fibrin) could prevent a common side effect of braces: the shortening of tooth roots. Researchers worked with 36 adults getting braces for crowded front teeth to see if the inje…

This study compared three different bone splitting techniques to help place dental implants in people with narrow jaw ridges. Thirty-nine patients with missing back teeth received implants using either osseodensification, piezosurgery, or a magnetic mallet to widen the bone. Rese…

This study aimed to find a faster way to move teeth during braces treatment for a common type of overbite. Researchers compared two different shapes of metal wires (round vs. rectangular) used in braces to see which one allowed the canine teeth to slide back more quickly and with…

This study tested whether taking vitamin C daily for 90 days could prevent a severe, chronic pain condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) from developing after a broken wrist. 220 adults with a specific type of wrist fracture were randomly assigned to take either v…

This study tested whether visual or sensory distraction tools could help reduce anxiety and pain in young children during dental injections. Researchers compared 100 children aged 4-6 who received either visual distraction, sensory distraction, or no distraction during their dent…

This study tested a needle-free device called INJEX to see if it could reduce pain and anxiety in children getting dental shots. Researchers compared it to traditional needle injections in 52 children aged 6 to 9. They measured the children's pain levels and heart rates to see wh…

This study tested two methods to potentially speed up orthodontic tooth movement and improve gum health. 60 young adults with braces had minor gum surgery (piezocision), low-level laser therapy, or no extra procedure while their canine teeth were being moved. Researchers measured…

This study looked at whether a blend of lavender and neroli essential oils, music, or both could help reduce anxiety in children needing a dental injection. 108 children aged 6-11 were split into four groups to receive either aromatherapy, listen to their favorite cartoon music, …

This study tested whether wearing augmented reality glasses could help children feel less pain and anxiety during a common dental injection. Researchers compared four different distraction methods, including showing movies or video games through the glasses, in 108 children aged …

This study tested whether using magnifying dental loupes (special glasses) makes the process of attaching braces brackets faster and more comfortable for patients with crowded teeth. Researchers compared the standard method to the loupes method on the same patients. The goal was …

This study compared two types of dental tools used to pull baby teeth in children aged 6-9. Researchers wanted to see if a newer tool called 'Physics forceps' caused less pain and anxiety than the standard tool. They measured children's pain, fear, and how long the procedure took…

This study aimed to understand if specific gene variations are connected to the risk of developing coronary artery disease and high blood pressure. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 223 Syrian participants, including people with these conditions and healthy individuals. The…

This study aimed to understand how two different heart-protecting solutions affect the heart muscle during routine bypass surgery. Researchers compared a warm solution (Calafiore) and a cold solution (Modified del Nido) in 20 patients. They measured chemicals inside the heart mus…

This study investigated whether getting a dental implant and a removable denture could improve hearing in people who have lost all their teeth. Researchers measured the hearing of 30 patients aged 50-65 at four different times: before and after getting a denture, and before and a…

This study compared two teeth-straightening methods to see which causes more root shortening, a common side effect. Researchers followed 40 young adults with severely crowded teeth who needed premolars removed. They used 3D scans to measure root length changes after treatment wit…