Granuloma: because only the dentist can diagnose it
Dentist or implantologist: when the choice is important
Dentist or Implantologist: who should you choose? A dental problem needs a dentist, but not all dental problems are the same, so looking for a dentist may not be a good idea if what you need is implant surgery.
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 […]
White spot: white spots on the teeth, tested a new product
For White spot, in dentistry, we mean those white spots that can appear on the enamel of the teeth causing an unpleasant blemish. The white spots on the teeth are quite common, it is a pathology closely linked to the demineralization of the dental enamel.
Care of deciduous teeth: functional and aesthetic aspects
The care of deciduous teeth is often underestimated, for this reason some children come to have decidedly compromised milk teeth, on which conservative dentistry interventions are extremely necessary, in order to avoid complications for general health.
Tooth autograft: is it effective?
Tooth autotransplantation is defined as the transplantation of a tooth from one site to another in the same patient. It is a technique that is evaluated in some specific clinical cases as a therapeutic alternative to implant or conventional rehabilitation.
Melatonin to reduce the risk of oral mucositis in cancer patients
Oncological therapies have consequences on the health of the mouth and teeth, in particular cancer patients are often affected by oral mucositis; a recent study demonstrated the efficacy of melatonin for the prevention of this pathology following anticancer therapies.
Oxidative stress: a danger to oral health and beyond
The lack of balance between oxidizing substances and antioxidant substances determines an abnormal health condition called oxidative stress.
Keeping your wisdom tooth: when you can leave it in place
There is a lot of discussion about keeping the wisdom tooth or pulling it out; it is common opinion that third molars are superfluous teeth that most of the time do not even find space in the arch.
Gingival recessions after orthodontic treatment
It is likely that following an orthodontic treatment an episode of gum recession may occur, but the causes of gingival recessions are not yet clear to date.
