When it comes to replacing anterior teeth, implant-supported single crowns (ISSCs) may fare better than resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs), according to a study published on August 21 in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research. The failure and complication rates were higher in patients with resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses, the authors wrote. “ISSCs have lower complication…
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The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) no longer recommends patients’ reproductive organs and fetuses be covered during dental imaging, according to guidance published August 1 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Additionally, the academy recommends discontinuing thyroid shielding during intraoral, panoramic, cephalometric, and cone-beam computed tomography imaging, the authors wrote. This…
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Consider this a major score for your sweet tooth: dentists are taking back that hard and fast rule that gum and candy rot your teeth! A sweetener called Xylitol makes it possible to enjoy such treats guilt-free, while actually fighting cavities along the way. For those who have long kept the candy aisle off limits…
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Have you ever wondered if there is an easy way to accelerate your clear aligner orthodontic treatment? Here are some simple solutions you can use to get the smile you always wanted! Propel: this is a system that uses a micro-perforation technique to stimulate bone growth and accelerate tooth movement. It can reduce treatment time…
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Sleeping less than six hours nightly may be linked to more jaw pain and higher comorbidities, including widespread pain and psychological problems in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a study published on May 10 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. Therefore, sleep duration may play an important role in the prognosis and treatment…
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Certain indicators of oral infection may help predict a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) meeting in Portland, OR. A team led by Dylan Baxter of the University of Pittsburgh evaluated links between cardiovascular disease (heart surgery, heart valve, heart murmur,…
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March 14, 2023 — A team of researchers has reported a link between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, furthering research that could lead to therapies for the two conditions, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine. Earlier, computational biologist Vicky Yao, PhD, of Rice University in Houston, discovered traces of bacteria linked with periodontal disease…
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Myths on how Aging Impacts Your Teeth Troubled by the thought of what could happen to your mouth as you age? Don’t let old wives’ tales and stereotypes get the better of you! Time can take a toll on the most able-bodied of individuals, but you may be surprised by how much control seniors retain…
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Dental Aging Myths Debunked Troubled by the thought of what could happen to your mouth as you age? Don’t let old wives’ tales and stereotypes get the better of you! Time can take a toll on the most able-bodied of individuals, but you may be surprised by how much control seniors retain over their dental…
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The amount of ionizing radiation produced during dental x-ray procedures is so low that it is unlikely to cause an abnormality following fetal exposure. Despite this, many dentists hesitate to conduct x-rays in pregnant patients. “Exposure to dental ionizing radiation poses a low risk of malformation or spontaneous abortion of the embryo or fetus,” wrote…
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