Periodontics: Page 8

Supplement with these to speed up periodontitis treatment

By Ava Barros

Incorporating a diode laser and erythritol air polishing as supplements to scaling and root planing may offer an accelerated periodontal treatment method, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.

July 15, 2024

Organ transplant rejection drug may treat gum disease

By Ava Barros

A drug commonly used to prevent organ transplant rejection may also treat inflammatory bone loss diseases associated with clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential, like periodontitis, reports research recently published in Cell.

June 19, 2024

Study reveals genetic link between gum disease, type 2 diabetes

By Ava Barros

Genetics may be a key player in the development of type 2 diabetes related to periodontitis, highlighting potential targets for new treatments, reports research recently published in BMC Oral Health.

June 10, 2024

Gum disease may cost more than patients' teeth

By Ava Barros

Though largely preventable, periodontal disease poses significant economic and societal burdens, emphasizing a need for policy interventions, according to a recently published review.

May 29, 2024

Here's the tea: This mouthwash may fend off gum disease

By Melissa Busch

This mouthwash may inhibit the growth of one of the main bacteria involved in periodontitis, indicating that it may be used to prevent and treat gum disease.

May 22, 2024

When DME should be used prior to restorations

By Ava Barros

Deep margin elevation (DME) may effectively address various clinical challenges associated with subgingival margins before restorations, but it can't be used on every patient, according to a review article published in the Journal of Dentistry.

May 18, 2024

Smoking, drinking, depression affect gum disease risk

By Ava Barros

Alone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in BMC Oral Health.

May 9, 2024

Gender, age may affect nonsurgical periodontal therapy outcomes

By Ava Barros

Older adults and men may experience worse outcomes after nonsurgical periodontal treatment, suggesting the need for tailored treatment approaches for these patients. This analysis was published on April 25 in Scientific Reports.

May 2, 2024

This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation

By Ava Barros

An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered toothbrush may improve oral hygiene levels and brushing duration, particularly benefiting patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

April 19, 2024

How much sleep may raise one's gum disease risk?

By Ava Barros

Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the International Dental Journal.

April 18, 2024

Spectrum launches oral disease detection test

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Spectrum Solutions has released the new saliva diagnostic test SimplyPerio.

March 27, 2024

Cholesterol drugs may improve gum disease

By Ava Barros

Drugs commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol may combat the inflammatory response linked to gum disease by altering the conduct of immune cells, known as macrophages, according to a press release.

March 27, 2024

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