Tooth injuries and treatment of gum recessions
In the treatment of gingival recessions, the presence of a tooth lesion could represent a complication, let’s find out why. Gingival recession is defined as the displacement of the gingival margin towards the tooth root, with the consequent exposure of the root surface.
Dental examination and prevention of eating disorders
A dental visit could help prevent eating disorders developing in late teens and early adulthood. Among the most frequent eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, these are psychiatric diseases that have multiple causes and are characterized by an alteration of eating behavior and social relationships.
Teleodontology for pediatric patients
The term teleodontology, introduced for the first time by Cook in 1997, defines the practice of using videoconferencing technologies to provide remote consultation and diagnosis. With the pandemic and the consequent lockdowns, the attention towards teleodontology and telemedicine in general has greatly increased, in fact, new technologies and cutting-edge diagnostic tools allow patients to be […]
Nocturnal bruxism, the activity of the chewing and neck muscles
Bruxism is a widespread disorder, just think that 15/20% of the adult population suffers from it, with direct consequences on smiling and chewing. Those who grind their teeth can do it during the day (day bruxism) or at night (nocturnal bruxism). In the latter case, it is a real involuntary masticatory muscle activity that is […]
Antibiotic resistance and toothache
Antibiotic resistance is becoming a problem of modern Western society. Many infections are becoming difficult to treat because some types of antibiotics are becoming ineffective on the human body.
Salivary sampling and prevention of periodontitis
Periodontitis is characterized by inflammation of the periodontium; this type of pathology, if neglected for a long time, can lead to tooth loss, which is why preventive diagnosis is of fundamental importance. Today, a simple salivary sample could help the patient and dentist to prevent inflammation of the periodontal ligament.
Damaged restorations: to what extent can we intervene?
Many patients ask for a dentist appointment to recover damaged restorations. The main interventions for which you “put your hand back” on a previously restored tooth are: recurring caries, wear, discoloration, loss of material.
The role of the tongue in correct swallowing
The role of the tongue is fundamental for a correct chewing function and for swallowing. The position of the tongue inside the oral cavity also conditions the alignment between the dental arches and determines a correct occlusion. Chewing function, alignment of the dental arches and the temporomandibular system are essential elements for the health and […]
Multiple sclerosis and implications for dental health
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease, an inflammatory condition of the central nervous system that can affect the brain, brainstem and spinal cord. In patients with multiple sclerosis, antibodies attack the proteins of the myelin sheath that is found around neurons, this condition leads to the formation of scars and plaques that damage neuronal functions.
Tooth crack: diagnosis and treatment
Tooth cracking can be a difficult problem to manage, from diagnosis to treatment. A cracked tooth is not easy to diagnose without obvious symptoms. When the crack in the tooth ends within a specific part of the root, a typical bone resorption can be observed along the fracture line. In these cases the diagnosis is […]
