Fish Scales and Bullfrog Skin Targeted for Oral Tissue Repair
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore have developed a biomaterial made entirely from discarded bullfrog skin and fish scales that could help.
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Bone Graft Biomaterials Enable Dental Implant Treatment for Challenged Patients
Tooth loss is a global problem that can severely affect overall health and quality of life. In the United States alone, more than.
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Bone Replacement Procedure Successfully Treats Children With Jaw Tumors
A protocol involving tumor removal and immediate jaw reconstruction, replacing jawbone with viable bone from the patient’s own leg, can effectively treat lower-jaw.
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Study to Use Patients’ Own Stem Cells to Grow New Jaw Bone
Clinicians can use patients’ own stem cells to grow new bone, according to researchers at the University of Nantes in France and the.
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Higher Doses of Botox Lead to Bone Loss in the Jaw
Botox injections to manage jaw and facial pain do not result in clinically significant changes in jawbone when used in the short term.
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Protein’s Role in Periodontal Ligament Development Identified
A signaling pathway known as Notch, which is known to be activated in stem cells and cancer, is important for periodontal ligament development,.
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Chewing Harder Foods Leads to Stronger Jawbone Formation
Bone tissue is continuously restructured in response to changes in applied force, such as those associated with exercise and locomotion. Examining how the.
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Appliance Halves Number of Apnea Episodes Per Night
Researchers in the Department of Orthodontics at Hiroshima University Hospital in Japan have developed a new treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea.
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New Technique Simplifies Bone Graft Procedures
Clinicians perform bone grafts after tooth extractions to preserve the integrity of the jawbone. Often, the graft material will lose its shape as.
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New Technique Simplifies Bone Graft Procedures
Clinicians perform bone grafts after tooth extractions to preserve the integrity of the jawbone. Often, the graft material will lose its shape as.
