The epidemiology of tooth loss due to trauma is only sparsely examined. In a longitudinal study from Copenhagen it was found that 1 out of 467 examined children aged 9-17 years showed tooth loss due to trauma (Andreasen & Rawn 1972). In a prospective study covering 75.000 children aged 7-...
Dental trauma occurs about twice as often in males as in females and is associated with factors such as sports, violence, and safety accidents. The incidence of oral cavity diseases, in both soft and hard tissue, varies by sex/gender. For instance, oral lichen planus is more common in ...
Dr. Shaul Lin, DMD is a distinguished expert in Endodontics and Dental Trauma, serving as Chairman of the Endodontics and Dental Trauma Department at the ... share save News Tue. 26 November 2024 How AI is fighting Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) The crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)...
Bone Grafting From Belmont Dental Group Periodontal disease is the leading cause of bone loss in the oral cavity, though there are others such as ill-fitting dentures and facial trauma. The bone grafting procedure is an excellent way to replace lost bone tissue and encourage natural bone growth...
Traditional treatments for periodontal bony defects typically have struggled to effectively address horizontal bone loss, which was previously not amenable ... share save InterviewsThu. 27 June 2024 Interview: "Our book on "AI in Dentistry" is regarded as a premier global resource"—Dr. Rohan Jagt...
A ballistic injury, caused by a firearm or by the sudden explosion of ammunition, is rarely neat, clean, and predictable: due to a significant soft tissue and bone loss from the impact, this type of facial trauma represents a challenge for reconstructive surgery and for the final aesthetic ...
Mouthguards have been shown to reduce trauma not only to teeth, gums, and the surrounding jaw bone but also to the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Mouthguards can also reduce the intensity and number of head concussions, as well as reduce pressure and bone deformation of the skull when a ...
Gums can recede away from the teeth for a number of reasons, including: improper brushing, using a brush with hard bristles, trauma, genetics, aging, orthodontics or a strong muscle (frenum) pull. Some types of gum recession require treatment, others can be monitored for further change. What...
We also lose bone where teeth have been extracted or have experienced gum disease or trauma.A simple CT scan, done in our Elgin, IL office by our skilled team, will let you know right away if you require bone grafting for your restorative dental procedures....
Next month's column will address other forms of self-trauma, including tooth fractures and avulsions. Keep in mind, many of these types of trauma are avoidable when the natural chewing behavior is channeled to the correct chew items. Suggest to clients they avoid indestructible chew toys. Pet...