Millions of people worldwide suffer from gum disease, yet we still don't fully understand how healthy gums turn into damaged, ...

March 22 (UPI) --Almost half of people in the United States under age 30 have periodontal disease, which can cause tooth loss or worse health outcomes, new findings show. Now, a new treatment could ...

Periodontal regenerative therapy has emerged as a pivotal approach in the treatment of intrabony defects, which are vertical osseous losses resulting from periodontitis. This therapeutic strategy aims ...

Cytori Therapeutics reported results from a preclinical study on the use of uncultured adipose-derived regenerative cells (ADRCs) in treating critical periodontal defects in a rat model. The results ...

A major long-term study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress on gum health and implant dentistry by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), reveals that saving teeth with ...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), commonly prescribed antidepressants, may slow gum regeneration by lowering protein levels that are important for bone development, according to a study ...

Alexandria, Va., USA – It is well known that oral infection progressively destroys periodontal tissues and is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. A major goal of periodontal treatment is ...

Maresin and resolvin, produced by the body from omega-3 fatty acids, can help repair tissue damaged by periodontal disease. A recent study shows that even in the presence of inflammation they ...

In addition to wearing a bite splint, Yang advised using a soft-bristled toothbrush and avoiding forceful brushing to protect ...

A rise in dental tourism across developing regions and growing awareness of oral aesthetics are further fueling market expansion. The shift toward biological and regenerative approaches in dentistry ...