Category: Dentistry

According to a Brazilian study, children with a congenital syndrome caused by the mosquito-borne Zika virus may be missing several teeth. This is thought to be the first recorded case of oligodontia. Oligodontia refers to the absence of six or more teeth in children who have been exposed to the Zik

A 51-year-old man accidentally swallowed a dental crown, leading to an unusual case of appendicitis caused by swallowing a foreign body. Imaging, in particular X-ray and Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), has played a vital role in identifying a foreign body and assisting clinicians in treatment

A recently published study, "Reduction of interdental plaque after the use of various devices in patients with periodontitis and interdental recession: a randomized clinical trial", conducted by the University of Pisa, compared the effectiveness of four different oral hygiene products in reducing pl

The study suggests that antihypertensive drugs may have a positive effect on jaw cortical thickness, possibly preventing bone loss. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) showed this. The authors of the study believe this is the first study that has used CBCT to investigate the effect of high blood p

Imaging helped extract a denture from the intestines of a mentally handicapped 52-year-old woman who unknowingly swallowed it. 3D computed tomography (CT) reconstruction allowed clinicians to determine that she had swallowed a sharp, hooked object. This CT was the main tool in their surgical planni

The University of Washington has unveiled a prototype optical pH monitor tested in a study. The prototype uses a low power lighting system to monitor reactions with a fluorescent dye solution to determine where tooth enamel is most at risk for plaque acidity. The researchers tested the non-invasive

Microchips that mimic human body parts may seem futuristic, but these devices, called organs on chips, are already being used to study human biology. Made of plastic, with grooves lined with cells and channels through which air and fluids are transported, these chips can mimic aspects of organ struc

Who is more serious about oral hygiene: men or women? According to a study, in the US, women are better at maintaining oral hygiene, including more frequent visits to the dentist, than men. Women who participated in the study visited the dentist more often than men, although bad habits may put men