bone loss

Silicon Nitride Kills Bacteria That Causes Gum Disease

Porphyromonas gingivalis causes gum disease, putting nearly half of all Americans at risk of...

High-Frequency Acceleration Preserves Bone After Extraction

Tooth extractions may be necessary in some cases, but rapid bone loss may follow....

Implant Surface Treatments Tested Against Peri-Implantitis

Peri-implantitis not only affects the patient; it also affects the implant. One recent study...

Protein Combination Improves Bone Regeneration

Bone loss is the ultimate and unfortunate result of many oral illnesses. Yet researchers...

NIDCR Grants Launch Tissue Regeneration Centers

The National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded $2 million in...

Protein Blocks Bone Loss in Gum Disease

Bone loss is one of the most significant consequences of periodontitis. Yet researchers at...

Brace Yourself for DIY Orthodontia

Do-it-yourself braces. Really. People are wearing orthodontia that they made themselves. No, they aren’t...

Flossing May Cause Peri0implant Disease

A recent study published by the Wiley Online Library says there is a possible...

Protein Could be Reason Behind Bone Loss in Osteoflammatory Disease

There may be a definitive reason for people developing bone loss associated with gum...

Coffee May Fight Gum Disease

Coffee may have an unintended benefit. Researchers recently determined that drinking coffee could lower the...