Category: Dentistry

Probiotics may be an affordable solution to improve oral health. Probiotics are increasingly being used to improve oral health. Schoolchildren in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh recently took part in a study that assessed whether probiotics could benefit overall oral health. The children took Evo

Manual toothbrushes with specific features, such as cross-shaped bristles, combined with a modified Bass brushing technique may be the most effective method for removing plaque and reducing gum inflammation. However, further research on the relationship between bristle wear and oral health is needed

Women's overall intake of dietary antioxidants, including vitamin C, may play a role in the development of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), which is more commonly known as canker sores, according to a study.In addition, women who did not have recurrent ulcers consumed more zinc and less vita

Understanding how sleep-disordered breathing can impact dental health can be critical to the long-term success of restorative treatment. In this case report, the patient had a large diastema that was successfully closed with porcelain veneers, which caused unexpected, unesthetic complications severa

Patients with diabetes may be at higher risk for developing dental caries than the general population; however, increasing dietary fiber intake may reduce this risk. In addition, the authors write that patients with a higher fiber-to-carbohydrate ratio (FCR) may have lower odds of untreated dental c

When it comes to creating dentures, artificial teeth can be either milled or printed. But which method is more accurate? In a head-to-head comparison, both processes were found to be clinically acceptable. The researchers compared the accuracy of artificial teeth made using a special disc method wi

The Proclaim device, with a 3D printed mouthpiece, is a specialty oral irrigator that uses up to 60 high-precision jets for a personalized and automated 7-second deep clean. Modern oral hygiene methods are based on old technology that requires regular repetition of instructions and skill in masterin

Plasma cell gingivitis (PCG) is a rare benign disease that typically affects the marginal and adjacent gingiva. This case report describes generalized PCG in detail, including patient management and the clinicopathological characteristics of the disease. Plasma cell gingivitis (PCG) is an extremely

The advancement of digital dentistry continues to improve the disconnected communication between dental teams and achieve excellent clinical outcomes for patients. Digital analysis and planning of complex cases requiring the involvement of dental professionals from different specialties can be accom

A gum disease bacteria called Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans may worsen rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study. Some treatments reduce arthritis symptoms by blocking a person's immune response, suggesting that stopping this pathway could help control RA caused by bacterial infec