German researchers are trying to put an end to the patient's "nightmare". Scientists of the Saarland University at Homburg tested the plasma device to clean the caries so they could proceed to dental filling. The plasma device ejects low temperature plasma beams, which penetrate deep into the cavities of the teeth and kill the bacteria. [...]
British researchers at the Dental Institute of Leeds are expected to bring revolution to dentistry. Two new pioneering methods will actually displace the "classic" toothbrush: They have created an oral solution against the dental plaque, which by means of a special, strong, white light color destroys the harmful bacteria. Prof. Kirkham says he could help [...]
Scientists of the University of Oregon, USA, headed by Dr. Chrysa Kiousse and Mark Leedt have identified the Ctip2 gene that controls the growth of enamel (the hard outer layer of the tooth) which can not be physically recovered when it is destroyed by caries. Enamel is the hardest body tissue and begins to form [...]
Drinking sports drinks can cause dental erosion If you consume sports drinks daily, you are exposed to acid levels that can cause tooth erosion and hypersensitivity, according to a NYU survey. In a recent study, the researchers found that prolonged consumption of sports drinks can lead to a condition known as corrosive tooth decay, in [...]
A gene responsible for the formation of enamel was discovered A team of researchers headed by Professor Dr. Thimios Mitsiadis at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, has identified a gene that is responsible for the formation of enamel, which is the basic component of the teeth. Experiments performed on mice deleted the transcription factor Tbx1, [...]
Jewelry in the oral cavity has a high risk. Tel Aviv University researchers have found many reasons to believe that piercing in the oral cavity can cause perforation of tongue or lips. Dr. Liran Levin, a dentist in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Tel Aviv University School of Dentistry, in collaboration with Dr. Yehuda and [...]
