An open contact often develops between a restored dental implant and an adjacent natural tooth when initially there was an interproximal contact. An open contact can result in trapping of food which can lead to periodontal problems and caries. According to a review...
Patients who have the chronic pain condition known as “burning mouth syndrome” (BMS) endure an unremitting burning sensation in the mouth, usually without any visible abnormalities or unusual laboratory findings. Approximately some 2.5% to 5.1% of people in the...
A recent finding published in the Journal JAMA Oncology reveals how fostering healthy lifestyles could prevent a disease that claims over 600,000 Americans lives annually and another 1.6 million with a new diagnosis. Approximately half of cancer deaths in the United...
The incidence of tooth decay in adults in the U.S. today is higher than children. The rise of decay rate in adults is associated with increased longevity, decreased tooth loss, and increase in root caries (with periodontal attachment loss). Silver diamine fluoride...
Yes! Tooth loss caused by periodontal disease is often the reason for dental implants replacement. A recent study* summarized 27 longitudinal publications to investigate the effects of implant outcomes in partially edentulous patients comparing treated periodontal...