Smoking is known to worsen symptoms of periodontitis. This study unravels the molecular mechanisms that worsen periodontitis after exposure to tobacco smoke.

Access flap surgery (AFS) is an effective treatment for deep residual periodontal pockets, improving periodontal health and ...

Discover the warning signs of gum disease that could necessitate periodontal therapy, revealing what they might mean for your oral health.

A new study published in the journal of BMC Oral Health found higher intake of alpha-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, and fluoride to reduce periodontal pockets and bleeding, whereas greater sodium and ...

A groundbreaking advancement in dental diagnostics has emerged with the development of a compact, toothbrush-shaped ultrasound device designed to evaluate gum health and tooth structures. This novel ...

Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with healthier periodontal conditions, with 112 of 195 participants showing high adherence. Low Mediterranean diet adherence and increased red ...

Introduction: The oral cavity is home to hundreds of distinct microbial species, and specific periodontal pathogens are isolated from different ecological niches. Present study aimed to investigate ...

When it comes to dental checkups, no one likes having their gums poked with the periodontal probe. Well, they may soon no longer have to, thanks to a gum-assessing toothbrush-shaped mini ultrasound ...

When visiting the dentist, you might remember being poked and prodded by a thin metal instrument to check your teeth and gums. This technique, called periodontal probing, is used to look for signs of ...

The toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer (left image) features a small head size (right image), allowing easy access to premolars and molars in the back of the mouth. When visiting the dentist, you ...