News tagged with periodontitis
Solar-powered toothbrush doesn't require toothpaste
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers have designed a toothbrush that cleans teeth by creating a solar-powered chemical reaction in the mouth, doing away with the need for toothpaste.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Aug 20, 2010 |
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Lose your teeth, lose your mind
(PhysOrg.com) -- Ever have a senior moment? Then you might be missing some teeth, too.
Apr 30, 2010 |
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People with fewer teeth prone to die of heart disease: study
People with dented smiles run a far greater risk of dying of heart disease than those who still have all their pearly whites, a Swedish researcher said Monday.
Apr 12, 2010 |
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Stem cells used to reattach teeth with new technique
A new approach to anchor teeth back in the jaw using stem cells has been developed and successfully tested in the laboratory for the first time by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Sep 29, 2010 |
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The more oral bacteria, the higher the risk of heart attack
Several studies have suggested there is a connection between organisms that cause gum disease, known scientifically as periodontal disease, and the development of heart disease, but few studies have tested this theory.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 01, 2009 |
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Your oral health is connected to your overall health
Scientists at the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, convening today in Miami Beach, report new studies on the connection between oral disease and systemic disease. A recurring theme ...
Apr 05, 2009 |
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Growth factor regenerates tooth supporting structures: Results of a large randomized clinical trial
It is well known that oral infection progressively destroys periodontal tissues and is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. A major goal of periodontal treatment is regeneration of the tissues lost to periodontitis. ...
Nov 08, 2010 |
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Go green for healthy teeth and gums
With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is increasingly gaining popularity in the United States. And while ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine believed ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 05, 2009 |
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Study finds over 90 percent of people with gum disease are at risk for diabetes
The study, led by Dr. Shiela Strauss, Associate Professor of Nursing and Co-Director of the Statistics and Data Management Core for NYU's Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing, examined data from 2,923 adult participants in the ...
Dec 14, 2009 |
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Oral/body inflammatory connection explained
Is your head where your heart is? It may be now. A strong connection between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been suggested in recent clinical studies. As many as 75 percent of adults in the United ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 09, 2009 |
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New technology aims to repair the after-effects of gum disease
Advances in tissue engineering are offering the promise of being able to restore lost bone and gum tissue following periodontal disease.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 01, 2010 |
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Use of alcohol-free antibacterial mouth-rinse is associated with decrease in preterm birth
In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that show that use of non alcohol antibacterial ...
Feb 11, 2011 |
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Drug reduces gum disease, risk of osteoporosis, heart disease in women
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research has shown that a federally approved pharmaceutical for treating periodontal disease also significantly reduces risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Mar 10, 2011 |
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Dental researchers ID new target in fight against osteoporosis, periodontitis
(PhysOrg.com) -- Osteoporosis and periodontitis are common diseases whose sufferers must cope with weakness, injury and reduced function as they lose bone more quickly than it is formed. While the mechanism ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
May 19, 2009 |
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Is vitamin D deficiency linked to Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia?
There are several risk factors for the development of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Based on an increasing number of studies linking these risk factors with Vitamin D deficiency, an article in the current issue ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 26, 2009 |
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Periodontitis
Periodontitis is a set of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium, i.e., the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Periodontitis involves progressive loss of the alveolar bone around the teeth, and if left untreated, can lead to the loosening and subsequent loss of teeth. Periodontitis is caused by microorganisms that adhere to and grow on the tooth's surfaces, along with an overly aggressive immune response against these microorganisms. A diagnosis of periodontitis is established by inspecting the soft gum tissues around the teeth with a probe (i.e. a clinical exam) and by evaluating the patient's x-ray films (i.e. a radiographic exam), to determine the amount of bone loss around the teeth. Specialists in the treatment of periodontitis are periodontists; their field is known as "periodontology" or "periodontics".
The word "periodontitis" comes from peri ("around"), odont ("tooth") and -itis ("inflammation").
For more information about Periodontitis, read the full article at
Wikipedia.
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