Revitalizing Teeth Through Tissue Regeneration
," said Vivek Kumar, a bioengineer at NJIT.
To find a solution to this menace, researchers created an injectable hydrogel designed to recruit a person's own…
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Tooth loss
Missing Teeth? No Issue, Grow Your Teeth
Unlike many other types of human tissue, dental enamel, the outer layer of teeth, doesn't regrow once it's damaged. Dentists have to repair cavities and damaged enamel with synthetic…
How Does Gum Disease Lead to Bone Loss?
It has long been recognized that concentrations of bacterial plaque nestled in the tooth pockets are the cause of bone loss. The main components of the outer membranes of the bacteria that…
Role of Bacteria in Gum Disease-induced Bone Loss in Teeth
Now researchers have found that good bacteria can also induce to pull down the bone that holds teeth in place. This new concept is published in the journal .
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Understanding Tooth Loss Risk Factors
One of the major causes of tooth loss is the inflammation and weakening of the supporting structures of the teeth caused by bacterial infection is commonly known as periodontitis.
The…
Tooth Loss and Dementia; The Cost of Schizophrenia; Tarantula Venom for Pain?
People were more likely to discontinue their ADHD medications if they also had other…
Importance of Medication History During Dental Visit
The study from Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University School of Dentistry looked at dental records from 11,220 dental patients over the age of 18.
The results showed that 53…