Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed methods that may lead to effective and reliable therapy for periodontal disease that promotes
The presence of commensal microbiota—benign microorganisms that reside in the body—enhances the activity of osteoclasts, which are cells that break down bone tissue, and osteoblasts,
Children with cleft palate may face fewer painful surgeries and spend less time in orthodontic treatment thanks to a therapy developed at the University of
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) reports that 15 million Americans have crown or bridge replacements, while 3 million have dental implants—and the number
Within the $11 billion cosmetic surgery industry, anti-aging cosmetic dentistry is one of the fastest growing fields. Periodontal plastic surgery, which often includes dental implants,
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a 3-D printable ink for producing synthetic bone implants that rapidly induce bone regeneration and growth. The hyperelastic material
Dental implants use titanium because it is strong and doesn’t harm tissues, though it does lack some of the beneficial properties of natural tissues such
Researchers have developed a technique for coating polymer implants with a bioactive film that significantly increases bonding between the implant and surrounding bone in an
Some dental offices advertise themselves on the Internet as “specialists” in managing temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). The actual expertise of these offices may be questionable, however,
About 80 million American adults have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association, and many of these patients take antihypertensive
Dental implants typically take 2 to 4 months to heal. Yet research from the Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry uses principles gleaned from
Bone regeneration soon will play a key role in oral health as dentists and engineers build tiny scaffolds inside the mouth to facilitate the growth
