A bone density test measures the strength and density of your bones as you approach menopause and, when the test is repeated sometime later, can help determine how quickly you are losing bone mass and ...

Review question How effective are home-use interdental cleaning devices, plus toothbrushing, compared with toothbrushing only or use of another device, for preventing and controlling periodontal (gum) ...

Introduction Periodontal disease is characterized by inflammation, affecting the tissues that support the teeth. Bone loss is closely associated with inflammation and can be influenced by other ...

Paget's disease is an unusual disorder, for although we now have safe and highly effective treatment, there are many aspects of its pathogenesis and natural history that we do not yet understand.

Dental professionals shared the following tips to prevent tooth loss and boost overall health.

Different engagement of TLR2 and TLR4 in Porphyromonas gingivalis vs. ligature-induced periodontal bone loss Authorship SCIMAGO INSTITUTIONS RANKINGS ...

The severe periodontal disease risk was greater in older and African-American individuals in this cohort study people who use MA, which is expectable in the general US population.

The lower diagnostic accuracy in Case 4 could be due to its borderline presentation, with minimal bone and attachment loss, making it difficult for students to distinguish early-stage periodontitis ...

Space conditions can cause gum inflammation and bone loss, say scientistsThe researchers carried out their experiment in a lab in which mice were used to test the impact of periodontitis in ...

Living in zero gravity can lead to periodontitis, a common and serious condition where the gums become inflamed and the bone that supports teeth starts to break down, eventually leading to tooth ...

The research indicates that microgravity can exacerbate induced gum disease in animals, underscoring the importance of developing tailored dental prophylaxis and care strategies for future space ...