Persons with diabetes have an increased risk of periodontitis (gum disease) and tooth loss. The risk of inflammation and bone ...

A new biomaterial made from jackfruit latex, pomegranate peel, and simvastatin could transform the treatment of severe gum ...

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A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology showed that both a higher risk of stroke and a more severe ...

Periodontitis is a multifactorial inflammatory disease that can cause tooth loss and contribute to systemic inflammation. It is suggested that periodontitis may be associated with the development of ...

The aim of treatment for periodontitis is to prevent damage to bones and connective tissue surrounding the teeth. A periodontist, dentist or hygienist usually does this by cleaning the pockets that ...

Periodontitis is a bacterial-induced chronic inflammation of the periodontium. The disease can cause irreversible damage to ...

There is an enormous public health challenge posed by severe periodontitis and are a microcosm of the epidemiologic transition to non-communicable diseases occurring in many countries, experts say. In ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, is a common infection that damages the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. Without treatment, the alveolar bone around the teeth will gradually erode.

It’s normal for your mouth to contain bacteria. However, when the bacteria build up, gum disease can develop. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that coats the ...

We randomly assigned 120 patients with severe periodontitis to community-based periodontal care (59 patients) or intensive periodontal treatment (61). Endothelial function, as assessed by measurement ...