Tooth loss is a reality for many people, especially postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Women who are concerned with their appearance already struggle after menopause with weight gain, hair loss, an increase in facial hair and other disturbing side effects. Missing teeth can be a source of embarrassment and anxiety, which leads many to turn to […]
A new British study has highlighted the importance of patient/dentist relations, especially in terms of detecting signs of trouble. According to a recent article from Fox News, researchers questioned 75 people who had received dental implants over the previous year. They asked if they had complications such as bleeding, pus or loose replacement-tooth βroots,β fully […]
At one time or another, many of us will experience the difficulty of losing a permanent tooth. Whether itβs due to severe tooth decay, gum disease, a failed root canal or an unfortunate accident, the loss of a tooth can have lasting effects on your entire mouth, and your ego. If the empty space in […]
Dental implants are one of the most successful, effective methods of tooth replacement. And while success rates have been reported as high as 98%, dental implant failure is still an issue that some have to face. In most cases, itβs the bodyβs inflammatory response that causes rejection of the implant, but researchers in Canada claim […]
***UPDATED: December 21, 2016*** Scientists working with dental stem cells at Tufts University have recently had an incredible breakthrough. Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) have shown that using collagen-based biomaterial to deliver stem cells inside damaged teeth can regenerate tissues that are similar to dental pulp. The team examined the use […]
Antidepressants May Lead to Dental Implant Failure
A team of researchers from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine recently made an interesting discovery about dental implants. In an effort to learn more about the causes of dental implant failure, the scientists found that patients who use antidepressants have an increased risk of implant failure by up to four times. And […]