Category: Dentistry

There are about 40 trillion people living in the world. microorganisms for which our body is also a home. If we express the number of microbes in kilograms, then 3.5-4 kg of microflora is inside us and travels with us.1 This entire microbial cosmos is actively involved in almost all physiological

Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, replaced all of his teeth with titanium dentures costing about $850,000, according to images the pop culture provocateur posted on his social media account on January 17. In a second post, Ye shared an image of his new, pointy smile, comparing himself to the

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's gold-plated World War II partial dentures sold at auction for £18,000 (just over $22,000). The upper false teeth, which are one of several sets, were made to improve Churchill's congenital sigmatism (lisp) and were reportedly so important to him th

Xerostomia is a common condition, especially among older adults, cancer patients, and people taking large amounts of medications. Researchers at the University of Leeds have developed a saliva substitute to ease the discomfort of patients suffering from dry mouth. The new solution mimics natural sal

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed a personalized mouthguard that is comparable to a manual toothbrush and mouthwash. The mouthguard is made using 3D printing, and, according to scientists, has already shown results in high-quality plaque removal. The rapid aging of Hong Kong&

Research has shown that using a common diabetes medication can help not only reduce the incidence of diabetes and obesity, but also help manage periodontal disease. Factors such as glucose metabolism, nutrition, oxidative stress and aging contribute to the progression of periodontal disease. Howeve

In total, about 4 thousand species of microorganisms normally live in the human body. The maximum amount of microflora (or, in modern terms, microbiota) lives in the large intestine, and the greatest species diversity is observed in the oral cavity. That is why it is important for a dentist to under

Oral tissues are constantly exposed to various types of damage - mechanical (during food intake), microbiological (during the penetration of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, viruses). In healthy oral tissues, there is a balance between commensal bacteria and innate immune cells, primarily neutrophils. Wh

Quercetin, a plant flavonoid found in apples, dark berries and red wine, relieves periodontitis caused by cigarette smoke, according to an animal study. By restoring autophagy levels and reducing the accumulation of reactive oxygen species, quercetin effectively restored and impaired osteogenic dif

Research suggests that a chemical compound found in chili peppers may help relieve certain types of pain, including a burning sensation in the mouth. The painful condition Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) shares similar symptoms, including a tingling sensation in the mouth, with conditions such as xero