The early form of gum disease is calledgingivitis. You can control this condition with treatment, by keeping your mouth and teeth clean, and seeing the dentist regularly. However, more advanced gum disease -- orperiodontitis-- may require more extensive treatment. That’s when you need to see...
Potential Complications While cases of dens in dente may or may not have symptoms, teeth with this condition are more susceptible to infection and decay. That’s because the space between the original tooth and the growth is especially vulnerable to cavities, and cavities can easily spread and e...
In most studies, the clinical indications were oral leucoplakia, periodontitis, osseointegration of implants, oral mucositis, oral clefts, and oral health. Probiotics, prebiotics, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and vitamins A, B, C, D, and E were the most common nutraceuticals used in dentistry. ...
Periodontal disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis, is seen in up to 80 percent of canine patients in veterinary practice. Daily dental home care in the form of tooth brushing is regarded as essential for the prevention and treatment of these conditions. The authors surveyed the owners of...
What is dental radiolucency? Periapical radiolucency is the descriptive termfor radiographic changes which are most often due to apical periodontitis and radicular cysts, that is, inflammatory bone lesions around the apex of the tooth which develop if bacteria are spread from the oral cavity through...
If the process is propagated to the ligaments and bone that support and surrounding the teeth, it is then called periodontitis. Very common in adults, gum disease may also involve the child or young person. Periodontal disease increases with Get Access...
The profession that deals with the treatment and/or prevention of diseases of the mouth and teeth is referred to as Dentistry. Additionally, some specialties in the dentistry profession, such as orthodontists, can treat the misalignment of the teeth or jaw....
cancers Necrotising periodontal diseases: an update on classification and management Looked after children: an overview for the dental team Analysis of types of and language used in online information available to patients with periodontitis Embracing neurodiversity-informed dentistry. ...
Increase in nicotine pouch (NP) users, particularly among the young, is a matter of concern requiring a comprehensive understanding of its short- and long-term oral health implications. The objective of this research was to systematically review potential oral side-effects associated with NP usage....
In dentistry, CHX products are available by prescription and include formulations such as mouthwashes, gels, chips, and varnishes[1]. Chlorhexidine mouthwash CHX mouthwash is the near-neutral solution (pH range 5-7), only advised for topical use and never for systemic administration. Being ...