Saint-joseph University

This trial tests whether adding an interdental brush, water flosser, or rubber toothpick to twice-daily toothbrushing reduces plaque and gum bleeding more than brushing alone. Twenty-nine dental students with gingivitis will use each method in different sections of their mouth fo…

This trial tests whether a targeted nerve block called the Transversus Thoracic Plane Block (TTPB) can reduce pain after cardiac surgery more effectively than standard painkillers. It involves 150 adults scheduled for heart surgery through a chest incision. Researchers also compa…

This small pilot study tested whether a natural propolis-based solution (mixed with clove and willow bark) could help gums heal faster after a tooth extraction. Fourteen healthy adults each had two similar teeth pulled on opposite sides of the mouth. One socket got the propolis s…

This study looks at how a bone graft made from cow bone (deproteinized bovine bone mineral) changes in volume over up to 12 years after a sinus lift procedure. Researchers will use 3D scans to measure any shrinkage or stability of the graft. The goal is to understand long-term ou…

This small pilot study tested a new way to place dental implants in the upper jaw when there is not enough bone height. Surgeons used a special drill and a tiny camera to watch the sinus membrane during the procedure. The goal was to see how often the membrane gets torn, which ca…

This study looked at 142 people who had a sinus lift procedure using cow bone mineral before getting dental implants. Researchers measured how much bone was left around the implants years later, and checked if the original jawbone height, implant type, smoking, or diabetes played…

This small pilot study looked at 8 adults who needed a single tooth replaced with an immediate dental implant. Researchers compared two methods to manage the gap between the implant and the cheek bone: a bone mineral graft or a soft tissue graft. They used scans and X-rays to mea…

This study tested a new surgical technique for sinus lifts, a procedure often needed before dental implants. The method uses a special ultrasonic device (piezosurgery) to gently lift the sinus membrane. Researchers monitored 89 patients for complications like membrane tears or bl…

This study looked back at 16 healthy adults who received a special gum and bone grafting technique called the Open Membrane Technique. The goal was to see how much new bone and gum tissue formed, not to test a treatment. Participants had a membrane placed over a bone graft and le…