There’s a common belief that a cracked tooth it’s something simple and nothing to worry about. In some cases, it may be but in many others, it’s better to visit your dentist of trust. If recently you or a loved one suffered from any trauma to the mouth that caused a fracture to a natural tooth, bleeding, or lacerations to the gums, immediate dental attention is required. Why? Because when
Green tea-based mouthwashes may rival chlorhexidine for some patients, a systematic review found. Patients with plaque-induced gingivitis who used a green tea-based mouthwash had plaque and gingival markers that were similar to those of patients who used chlorhexidine. Researchers scoured the internet and scientific databases for reviews comparing green tea-based mouthwashes with chlorhexidine or a placebo. When they noticed a lack of information on the topic, they conducted their own
Wearing overdentures supported by narrow-diameter implants can be an intriguing choice for older patients whose needs aren’t met by conventional dentures but who require treatment that isn’t too invasive. Because the long-term quality-of-life benefits of this option are unknown, investigators took a closer look. They studied the oral health-related quality of life over a five-year period for patients who received overdentures after wearing complete dentures. The group found statistically significant
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, The brains of adolescents are wired so that teenagers and young adults are more likely to take risks and are more susceptible to addiction, including opioid addiction. That’s why dentists have a special responsibility when treating this age demographic, according to one anesthesiology and pharmacology expert. Read more in our Insider Exclusive. In other Anesthesia & Pain Management Community news, the authors of a
3M has expanded the shade portfolio of the company’s Lava Esthetic fluorescent full-contour zirconia material. The material now comes in 17 shades, including 16 Vita North America classic shades and one bleach shade. Desirable monolithic restorations can be produced by a mill-sinter-glaze process, according to the company.
The effects of triclosan on human health should be urgently re-examined, according to the authors of a new preclinical study that found the chemical might increase the risk of colon cancer and other harmful consequences. A low dose of triclosan exacerbated colitis-associated colon cancer and had other harmful effects in mice, according to researchers from the University of Massachusetts. They recommended that further research is needed to establish science-based policies
Peri-implant tissue quality has typically been evaluated in a binary fashion — either an implant is failing or it’s not. But a method that focuses on peri-implant tissue stability and detects early signs of deterioration would be useful for practitioners. Enter the peri-implant tissue score (PITS), a long-term monitoring tool designed for use in general dental practices that combines measurements of five parameters. Researchers reported on their development of the
Investment firm Accelmed has entered into an agreement to buy Keystone Dental. Keystone is the largest independent implants company in North America, according to the company. The acquisition is part of Accelmed’s strategy to become a stakeholder in the dental market, Keystone CEO Michael Kehoe stated in a press release. With the acquisition, Kehoe will transition out of his current role over the next several months. The transaction price was
Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Brasseler USA has launched its new NLXK high-speed air titanium handpiece. The 26-watt NLXK titanium handpiece features two head size options and a clean head system that stops contaminants from getting into the turbine, as well as a microfilter to prevent particles from entering the water spray. The device also is equipped with the ComfortGrip surface treatment that improves grip while protecting against scratches, and
Successful implant treatment requires high-resolution images at all three treatment phases: planning, surgery, and follow-up. As ultrasound is a promising but not widely studied imaging modality for dental implants, researchers wanted to see if it had practical application Ultrasound can be a potentially useful clinical tool in all three treatment phases, they found, but the team also cautioned that more study and guidelines are needed, especially in the area of
Dental device company Rodo Medical has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Rodo Smilekey, an induction remover device for use with the Rodo abutment system. The device removes dental prostheses retained by the Rodo Smileloc in less than 10 seconds without occlusal holes or damaging the prostheses. The device will be available to current customers in July 2018 before being released to the
Are men and women with type 2 diabetes just as likely to have periodontal disease? Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes share a connection, but men and women are diagnosed with them at different rates, so investigators sought to determine whether there was a link. They analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2009 to 2014 and found a significant association between type 2 diabetes and
