D4Dent Blog

Articles for dentists and patients in India, with references to the published evidence.

• Why Do Fixed Orthodontic Retainers Fail? What a Systematic Review Means for Dental Practice in India

  2026-10-22

  Why bonded fixed retainers fail: a 2021 review of 21 studies on wire vs fibre, bonding every tooth, operator technique and review in the first 6 months.

  Read article

• Electric Two-Wheelers and Orofacial Trauma: What the New Evidence Means for Dental Practice in India

  2026-10-22

  E-bike riders had more accidents and orofacial injuries than conventional riders in a 2026 Indian study. Assessment, IADT care and helmet counselling.

  Read article

• Clear Aligners Versus Fixed Appliances: What a 2025 Meta-Analysis Means for Dental Practice in India

  2026-10-22

  A 2025 meta-analysis of 21 RCTs: clear aligners vs fixed braces in simple non-extraction cases, periodontal indices, quality of life and evidence limits.

  Read article

• Orthodontic Camouflage Versus Orthognathic Surgery in Class II Malocclusion: What the Evidence Means for Dental Practice in India

  2026-10-22

  Adult skeletal Class II: where orthodontic camouflage matched orthognathic surgery, where surgery did better, and what the limited evidence means.

  Read article