Amend’s suture-free device for oral wounds gets funded

Amend Surgical has received an undisclosed sum of money to commercialize a sutureless peripheral nerve repair device used to treat oral tissue wounds. The Michigan-Pittsburgh-Wyss Regenerative Medicine Resource Center provided the funding to further develop Tissure, a resorbable hydrogel membrane made with a chitosan-based adhesive that could potentially replace sutures for repairing peripheral nerve injuries. Amend’s sutureless nerve repair device.Image courtesy of Amend Surgical Inc. Eliminating the need to suture peripheral nerves

Zygomatic Implants Pros and Cons

Do you suffer from jawbone loss, but need dental implants? Zygomatic implants could be the solution you’ve looking for; a promising alternative to help you get your smile back. What Are Zygomatic Dental Implants? These implants are longer than traditional ones and are placed in the cheekbone, one of the strongest bones in the face. This placement provides exceptional stability and support for the new teeth. How do Zygomatic Implants

Students develop remote robotic dentistry system

Students at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are highlighting an initial prototype they developed that may one day lead to remote robotic dentistry. The students worked with a dentist for over a year to develop the prototype. The goal was to create an automated device that a hygienist can set up in a facility or practice. The prototype might help increase access to dental care in underserved

50% of endodontic patients with toothaches had TMDs

Nearly half of patients who sought root canal treatment for a painful tooth had temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs), according to a study published on April 6 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. Furthermore, TMDs were partly or solely the cause of the pain in 25% of patients. The prevalence of TMDs were correlated with more severe symptoms and signs of tooth pain and psychological factors. It is believed to be the

How much do veneers cost in Cancun? 2025

Over time, even if we take a lot of care of our teeth, they may lose their radiant natural appearance due to a variety of factors. Teeth can get stained, chipped, or damaged due to age, and genetics, or as a result of the consumption of certain foods and drinks. Additionally, accidents, injuries, or certain dental conditions such as gum disease can also affect tooth appearance. Fortunately, cancun veneers can

Mental health disorder causes tween’s chronic lockjaw

An 11-year-old boy’s painful chronic lockjaw may have been triggered by conversion disorder, a mental health condition that causes physical symptoms, according to a case report published on April 7 in Special Care in Dentistry. Nonarticular hysterical trismus caused the child’s jaw to completely lock, causing moderate to severe pain and affecting his ability to eat, for three months. After consulting with specialists, including a psychologist, and undergoing myofascial therapy,

Sonendo announces leadership changes

Sonendo, developer of the GentleWave root canal disinfection system, announced that Andrew Kirkpatrick will step down as chief operating officer effective June 1. Kirkpatrick, who joined Sonendo in 2020, is leaving to pursue new opportunities. Additionally, the company announced that it has created two new positions that will focus on operational improvement and innovation. John McGaugh, who has more than 20 years of experience and previously worked at Abbott Vascular,

Dental pros may be key to preventing detergent pod ingestion

Dental professionals can play an important role in raising awareness about the health risks linked to colorful detergent pods used for household chores, suggests research published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene. Researchers led by Dr. R. Constance Wiener from West Virginia University found that trends for detergent pod-related injuries requiring emergency department (ED) visits remained unchanged from 2016 to 2020 for oral-aerodigestive injuries and ingestion poisonings. Concentrated liquid detergent

Does sedation affect kids’ dental fear?

The progression of children’s dental fear may not be solely dependent on the type of sedation they receive during restorative treatment, according to a study published on April 5 in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. Factors, including children’s oral health and their parents’ poor dental experiences, may also predict whether kids’ dental fear will progress. This is believed to be the first study to investigate dental fear before and

NYU Dentistry’s gel that represses gum disease wins award

A gum disease-fighting topical gel developed by scientists at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has won STAT Madness 2023, a virtual science and medicine tournament. The study beat out 63 other studies from the U.S. in a March Madness-inspired competition. It is the first time that research from a dental school has won the competition. The NYU team’s gel works by blocking a receptor for a metabolic

CBCT aids in surgical removal of rare nasally impacted mesiodens

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging helped clinicians use a novel surgical technique to remove a rare nasally impacted extra tooth in a 13-year-old boy. The case report was published on April 4 in Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The teen’s nasally impacted asymptomatic mesiodens was surgically extracted successfully using a maxillary transnasal subperiosteal approach via a modified LeFort I vestibular incision. CBCT scans allowed for accurate 3D localization of

DentalMonitoring updates AI-based ortho platform

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based orthodontic treatment monitoring firm DentalMonitoring has added a new patient timeline and progress bar to the platform’s dashboard. The new features can help clinicians remotely view treatment progress. The patient card displays a timeline that automatically tracks treatment, hygiene, and scan compliance for patients. To learn more about the software, visit DentalMonitoring at the American Association of Orthodontists 2023 Annual Session in Chicago April 21-24.