The maxillary anterior region is of paramount importance in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, particularly concerning the success of implant placement. Detailed assessment of alveolar bone ...

Researchers from the University of Zurich and collaborating institutions published a retrospective study in the Journal of Oral Implantology evaluating long-term outcomes of two zygomatic implant ...

Assessing root overlap with the maxillary sinus may predict the likelihood of the complication oroantral communication (OAC) after maxillary tooth extraction. This study was recently published in ...

Sustained hypoxia affects orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) by altering osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation, report researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan. Hypoxic conditions ...

In general, bone spicules are bony spurs or ledges that occur along the edges or on top of bones. Bone spurs may grow following bone damage, or after bone loss like that caused by osteoarthritis. Bone ...

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is an inorganic mineral present in human bone and teeth. It plays a role in the structural strength of bone and in bone regeneration. While it occurs naturally in bone, healthcare ...

Representative images and heatmaps illustrate how human fetal tooth germs from the upper and lower jaws, although morphologically similar at the cap stage, already display distinct gene expression ...

Bone grafting is one of the most valuable adjuncts for preserving bone and preparing for prosthetics. It is the only solution to reverse dental bone loss and is a well-accepted procedure required in 1 ...

Dental caries, or tooth decay, is a common oral health condition that often causes significant pain and discomfort and may even lead to tooth loss. In severe and untreated cases, bacterial infection ...

A woman living with stage 4 cancer explains her painful experience with dental issues that came as a result of cancer treatment. Stage 4 cancer survivors live with cancer as well as the possible ...