A Guide to Getting Dentures in Mexico: Process, Expectations, and Cost

For patients facing the challenges of missing teeth or severe dental issues, dentures can be a life-changing solution, restoring not only their smiles but also their confidence and oral functionality. As an increasingly popular option for dental treatment, dentures have been sought after by countless patients seeking to improve their quality of life and regain their ability to chew, speak, and smile comfortably. In recent years, more patients have chosen

3rd-molar surgery patients open to relief but not cost of bupivacaine

Patients want to receive the long-acting local anesthetic liposomal bupivacaine to help manage pain after third-molar surgery, but few are willing to pay for it themselves, according to study findings published earlier this month in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition to the cost, there was a link to patients’ interest in the use of liposomal bupivacaine (LB) for third-molar extractions and concern about the addictive potential

Metformin may help manage periodontitis

New research in mice has revealed a potential role for metformin in managing periodontitis, according to a study published in Genes & Diseases. A group at Chongqing Medical University in China studied cellular interactions to elucidate metformin’s potential role in relation to HMGB1, a proinflammatory protein involved in the progression of periodontitis. They observed that metformin inhibited HMGB1 by triggering autophagy via the AMPK/mTOR cellular pathway. “While our study presents

Antifibrinolytic drug may benefit jaw surgery patients

Using tranexamic acid during orthognathic surgery may reduce blood loss and the amount of irrigation fluids needed and increases surgical site quality. The review was published on August 7 in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Tranexamic acid, a synthetic derivative of lysine that works to improve blood clotting, may be an effective adjuvant in decreasing bleeding during jaw surgery, the authors wrote. “As a result, the potential

Lesions in the periradicular area may be nonendodontic

The chances of encountering nonendodontic lesions in periradicular tissues are nearly 8%, and up to 3% of biopsies conducted on teeth with pulp necrosis were confirmed to not be of an endodontic origin, according to a study published in the Journal of Endodontics. Since these findings were established after comprehensive clinical exams, histological investigations are needed to obtain a definitive diagnosis, according to an 18-year retrospective study. It is believed

Microbiomes play ‘major’ role in childhood caries

Children’s microbiomes in their dental biofilms play major — and previously unrecognized roles — in dental disease, according to research published recently in Nature Communications. A team led by Dr. Kimon Divaris, PhD, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reported that dental caries in children are characterized by an imbalance in the oral microbiome and that certain previously unrecognized bacterial community members interact in complex ways in

Ormco launches updated Spark clear aligners

Orthodontics firm Ormco Corporation has launched Spark clear aligners release 14, which seamlessly integrates with DEXIS Ios and offers the new Spark approver web. The approver web allows cases to be accessed and modified from anywhere, offers secure file saving, and doesn’t require installations or updates. Its integration with DEXIS provides an open platform through which practitioners can submit orders for functional appliances through their preferred providers. Additionally, retention attachments

Cancun dental implants: A Smile Transformation during Your Vacation

Cancun, a beautiful city located in the southeast of Mexico, on the Yucatán Peninsula, known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and rich history, keeps gaining popularity as a hub for dental tourism. Offering a winning combination of top-notch dental care and a dream-like vacation experience, Cancun has been chosen by a big number of patients seeking to transform their smile with procedures such as cancun dental implants while enjoying

Tuberculosis-tainted bone graft causes deadly infection in patient

Bone graft materials contaminated with tuberculosis (TB) were used in three dozen dental and medical procedures, causing infections in five people, including one who died, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC is warning hospitals and dental offices to identify employees who may have been exposed to the potentially deadly bacterial infection, which affects the lungs and spreads through respiratory droplets from an affected

This plant pigment may relieve smoking-related gum disease

Quercetin, a plant flavonoid found in apples, dark berries, and red wine, alleviated cigarette smoke-induced periodontitis, according to an animal study published on August 3 in the Journal of Periodontal Research. By reinstating autophagy levels and lowering reactive oxygen species accumulation, quercetin effectively restored and impaired osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament cells (hPDLCs) and relieved bone resorption after exposure to cigarette smoke, the authors wrote. “Our results suggested that

AAE wins 8 dotCOMM 2023 awards

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has won eight awards at the 2023 dotCOMM Awards, an international competition that recognizes excellence in web creativity and digital communication. The association received two platinum awards for long-form video for the AAE23 Recap and online media design for Communique. It earned gold awards for the following categories and projects: The business-to-consumer website for FindMyEndodontist.com A website redesign for Endo Careers A landing page

FDA OKs human trial of RevBio’s bone adhesive biomaterial

RevBio has been given approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to start a 20-patient trial to study the safety and efficacy of its bone adhesive biomaterial, Tetranite. The clinical trial will explore a more rapidly replaced, pH-modified porous formulation of the biomaterial, which aims to immediately stabilize dental implants following tooth extractions. This new formulation has shown evidence of a more biologically active bone substitution. While not