Nanotechnology May Increase Longevity of Dental Fillings
from Science Daily
Tooth-colored fillings may be more attractive than silver ones, but the bonds between the white filling and the tooth quickly age and degrade. A Medical College of Georgia researcher hopes a new nanotechnology technique will extend the fillings' longevity. More

Numbness of the Ear Following Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block: the Forgotten Complication
from the British Dental Journal
Numbness of the ear following inferior alveolar nerve block: the forgotten complication Presents a distant complication in the ear following standard inferior alveolar nerve block and describes possible explanations. More

Orthodontic Appliances: Some Prone to Bacteria
from Dentistry Today
The use of immediate/early implant loading protocols offers obvious advantages for the patient. Although well documented in the totally edentulous mandible, information about clinical outcomes from such protocols in the partially edentate maxilla is lacking. More

Three-dimensional Imaging Reaches Orthodontics World
from the Marion Daily Republican
Before the familiar metal brackets are glued to teeth, orthodontists and patients can watch a three-dimensional time-lapse of braces straightening the pearly whites into a perfect smile. Insignia's 3-D software and individualized braces shorten time patients need the metal contraptions and decrease frequency of office visits. "3-D imaging is a big deal," Marion orthodontist Dr. Joseph Hudgins said. “It translates to better patient care." More

$1.85M Grant to Study Blocking Oral Bacteria from Damaging Pregnancy
from MedCity News
A researcher at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine will use a $1.85 million grant to study how to block oral bacteria from reaching and harming an unborn child — a path she’s linked to prenatal problems. More

Early Loading of Nonsubmerged Titanium Implants with a Chemically Modified Sand-Blasted and Acid-Etched Surface
from Osseo News
The aim of this prospective case series study was to evaluate the short-term success rates of titanium screw-type implants with a chemically modified sand-blasted and acid-etched (mod SLA) surface after three weeks of healing. More

Tooth Gel: Healing Power of Aloe Vera Proves Beneficial for Teeth and Gums, Too
from Science Daily
The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far back as the 10th century. The modern use of aloe vera was first recognized the 1930s to heal radiation burns. Since then, it has been a common ingredient in ointments that heal sunburn, minor cuts, skin irritation, and many other ailments. Recently, aloe vera has gained some popularity as an active ingredient in tooth gel. More

Millions in U.S. Can't Afford Health Insurance
from HealthDay News via ABC News
Most people in the United States who try to buy an individual health insurance policy on their own never end up getting coverage, often because the premiums are just too expensive, according to a new study. A report by the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation that supports independent research on health policy reform, found that roughly three of every four people who tried to buy a policy from the individual health insurance market in the past three years didn't get one. The main reason cited was premium cost. About 57 percent said it was very hard or even impossible to find coverage they could afford. More

Making Crowns Stick to Teeth More Effectively
from The PhysOrg.com
Jin-Ho Phark, an assistant professor of comprehensive care at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, says another factor plays into a crown's durability. He discovered that the type of surface that the adhesive clings to has an important role. A smooth interior crown surface tends to sheer off easier than one with a rough texture. More

Early Loading of Nonsubmerged Titanium Implants with a Chemically Modified Sand-Blasted and Acid-Etched Surface
from from the Moorpark Acorn
A growing number of chronic headache sufferers are finding relief in an unexpected place: their dentist's chair. According to the National Headache Foundation, more than 45 million Americans suffer from headache pain severe enough to seek help from a physician. Approximately 28 million suffer from migraine headaches causing an estimated loss of 157 million workdays. More