Gum disease can do more than affecting just your gums. It can increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and premature delivery. The following is the conclusion arrived at a conference on periodontal disease, held at New York.
Participants at the conference highlighted the accumulating evidence regarding increased risk of serious illness in association with gum disease. They further reflected the need for a collaborative work between both dentists and medical health professionals.
Read more: Unhealthy Gums Increase Risk Of Premature Delivery | MedIndia http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=8099#ixzz1nbXWqvoX
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
FDA Issues Warning on Battery-Powered Toothbrushes
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to the public about the dangers of using battery-powered toothbrushes after it was revealed that using some of the toothbrushes had led to chipped teeth and damage to mouth.
The warning was specifically focused on the Arm & Hammer Spinbrush brand with the FDA stating that some of the users of the brush suffered from tooth and mouth damage after a part of the toothbrush broke off and released the piece with great speed inside the mouth.
Read more: FDA Issues Warning on Battery-Powered Toothbrushes | MedIndia http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-issues-warning-on-battery-powered-toothbrushes-97670-1.htm#ixzz1n7hnHLsE
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The warning was specifically focused on the Arm & Hammer Spinbrush brand with the FDA stating that some of the users of the brush suffered from tooth and mouth damage after a part of the toothbrush broke off and released the piece with great speed inside the mouth.
Read more: FDA Issues Warning on Battery-Powered Toothbrushes | MedIndia http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-issues-warning-on-battery-powered-toothbrushes-97670-1.htm#ixzz1n7hnHLsE
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Human teeth: Biomaterials and Titanium implants
The development of biomaterials is not a new area of science, having existed for around half a century. The study of biomaterials is called biomaterial sciences. Biomaterial sciences encompass elements of medicine, biology, chemical/chemistry, tissue engineering and material sciences. Biomaterial sciences involve customization of materials for medical applications. Examples of these applications include artificial skin, vascular and cardiovascular implants and devices, bone graft substitutes, prosthetic devices, dental materials etc.
Recently, materials (biomaterial) used in medicine have made enormous impact on the repair and replacement of injured and diseased part of the human body and the field is growing at a rapid pace. While the implementation of some of the biomedical materials may be for medical reasons such as the replacement of diseased tissues required to extend life expectancies, other reasons may include purely artistic one including breast implants. This increasing demand arises from an ageing population with higher quality of life expectations. The biomaterial scientists are producing new and improved implantable materials and techniques to meet this demand, but also to aid the treatment of younger patients where the essential properties are even more challenging.
For full article: http://dentalnewspk.com/News/Dental-Viewz/Human-teeth-Biomaterials-and-Titanium-implants.html
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Recently, materials (biomaterial) used in medicine have made enormous impact on the repair and replacement of injured and diseased part of the human body and the field is growing at a rapid pace. While the implementation of some of the biomedical materials may be for medical reasons such as the replacement of diseased tissues required to extend life expectancies, other reasons may include purely artistic one including breast implants. This increasing demand arises from an ageing population with higher quality of life expectations. The biomaterial scientists are producing new and improved implantable materials and techniques to meet this demand, but also to aid the treatment of younger patients where the essential properties are even more challenging.
For full article: http://dentalnewspk.com/News/Dental-Viewz/Human-teeth-Biomaterials-and-Titanium-implants.html
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Possible link between gum disease and bowel cancer
The bacteria associated with the most common cause of tooth loss in adults could be a pre-curser for the development of bowel cancer, according to a team of scientists.
The link comes as scientists at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute in America found an abnormally large number of Fusobacterium – a bacterium associated with the development of periodontal disease – in nine colorectal tumour samples, pointing to the possibility the two could be associated.
For full article: http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/4859--Oral-health-Possible-link-between-gum-disease-and-bowel-cancer
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Artificial jawbone used in transplant
An 83-year-old woman has been implanted with the world’s first “3D printer-created jaw”. Using cutting-edge laser manufacturing techniques, doctors and metal experts were able to build up layers of titanium to form a custom metal jawbone to exactly fit her face. The metal jawbone was then inserted into her lower jaw, replacing a large section of bone that was destroyed by a chronic infection.
The technique of 3D printing has been used to build prototype products for some time, but in recent years scientists have begun experimenting with the medical possibilities offered by the process. In this case, a specialist metalwork company called Layerwise was able to translate 3D bone scans into a custom jaw. The company had previously used the process to make bone-shaped prostheses and dental implants. To make a full jawbone, the implant team had to overcome a number of challenges, such as how to encourage muscles to attach to the implant and how to incorporate the nerves necessary for normal movement of the jaw.
While 3D printing is still an experimental medical technique, scientists are currently devising ways in which they might use it to produce whole organs, which are either “printed” by sandwiching layer after layer of living cells on top of each other or created by building scaffolds for cells to grow on.
For full article: http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/health/artificial_jawbone_used_in_transplant_1_3501420
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The technique of 3D printing has been used to build prototype products for some time, but in recent years scientists have begun experimenting with the medical possibilities offered by the process. In this case, a specialist metalwork company called Layerwise was able to translate 3D bone scans into a custom jaw. The company had previously used the process to make bone-shaped prostheses and dental implants. To make a full jawbone, the implant team had to overcome a number of challenges, such as how to encourage muscles to attach to the implant and how to incorporate the nerves necessary for normal movement of the jaw.
While 3D printing is still an experimental medical technique, scientists are currently devising ways in which they might use it to produce whole organs, which are either “printed” by sandwiching layer after layer of living cells on top of each other or created by building scaffolds for cells to grow on.
For full article: http://www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/news/health/artificial_jawbone_used_in_transplant_1_3501420
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Guidelines on Infant Oral Health
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommended infants 6 to 12 months old for dental visits. More than 40 percent of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten. In order to help prevent tooth decay, dental experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are reminding parents to schedule dental appointments for their toddlers.
Studies have shown that if children experience tooth decay in their baby teeth, they are more likely to develop tooth decay in their permanent teeth. By bringing their child to a dentist at an early age, parents learn about the structure of the child’s mouth, preventative information on infant oral health and introduce their toddlers to the act of brushing their teeth.
Infant oral health is the foundation for preventing future tooth decay,” said Paul Casamassimo, DDS, MS, chief ofDentistry at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “If a child experiences tooth decay at an early age, it is a very difficult process to stop. The purpose of this initial visit is not only to introduce these toddlers to visiting the dentist, but also to provide preventative information to prevent tooth decay.
Read more: Guidelines on Infant Oral Health | MedIndia http://www.medindia.net/news/Guidelines-on-Infant-Oral-Health-95620-1.htm#ixzz1loBcZF00
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Studies have shown that if children experience tooth decay in their baby teeth, they are more likely to develop tooth decay in their permanent teeth. By bringing their child to a dentist at an early age, parents learn about the structure of the child’s mouth, preventative information on infant oral health and introduce their toddlers to the act of brushing their teeth.
Infant oral health is the foundation for preventing future tooth decay,” said Paul Casamassimo, DDS, MS, chief ofDentistry at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “If a child experiences tooth decay at an early age, it is a very difficult process to stop. The purpose of this initial visit is not only to introduce these toddlers to visiting the dentist, but also to provide preventative information to prevent tooth decay.
Read more: Guidelines on Infant Oral Health | MedIndia http://www.medindia.net/news/Guidelines-on-Infant-Oral-Health-95620-1.htm#ixzz1loBcZF00
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Studies Evaluate Health Effects of Dental Amalgam Fillings in Children
Scientists supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial
Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health, report in this
week’s Journal of the American Medical Association the results of the
first-ever randomized clinical trials to evaluate the safety of placing amalgam
fillings, which contain mercury, in the teeth of children.
Both studies—one conducted in Europe, the other in the United States—independently reached the conclusion: Children whose cavities were filled with dental amalgam had no adverse health effects. The findings included no detectable loss of intelligence, memory, coordination, concentration, nerve conduction, or kidney function during the 5-7 years the children were followed. The researchers looked for measurable signs of damage to the brain and kidneys because previous studies with adults indicated these organs might be especially sensitive to mercury.
The authors noted that children in both studies who received amalgam, informally known as “silver fillings,” had slightly elevated levels of mercury in their urine. But after several years of analysis, they determined the mercury levels remained low and did not correlate with any symptoms of mercury poisoning.
For full article: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/Research/ResearchResults/NewsReleases/ArchivedNewsReleases/NRY2006/PR04182006.htm
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Both studies—one conducted in Europe, the other in the United States—independently reached the conclusion: Children whose cavities were filled with dental amalgam had no adverse health effects. The findings included no detectable loss of intelligence, memory, coordination, concentration, nerve conduction, or kidney function during the 5-7 years the children were followed. The researchers looked for measurable signs of damage to the brain and kidneys because previous studies with adults indicated these organs might be especially sensitive to mercury.
The authors noted that children in both studies who received amalgam, informally known as “silver fillings,” had slightly elevated levels of mercury in their urine. But after several years of analysis, they determined the mercury levels remained low and did not correlate with any symptoms of mercury poisoning.
For full article: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/Research/ResearchResults/NewsReleases/ArchivedNewsReleases/NRY2006/PR04182006.htm
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Device Claims to Protect Teeth from Cavities for 5 years
Would you be willing to place a gel filled tray in your mouth and receive six to nine volts from a battery or wall socket to avoid cavities for 5 years? Sorry, not me. This sounds a little too much like a visit to the electric chair.
An Israeli company called Fluorinex actually claims that they have developed such a system. According to an article in Engadget, two models are available. I can only assume that one model plugs into a wall socket and the other one plugs into a battery. Engadget states that, "According to news site Isracast, the five year protective layer is formed by an efficient ion exchange process through an electro-chemical reaction in which fluor ions displace the hydroxide ions at the outer layer of the tooth."
For full article: http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalfactsfaqs/a/device.htm
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An Israeli company called Fluorinex actually claims that they have developed such a system. According to an article in Engadget, two models are available. I can only assume that one model plugs into a wall socket and the other one plugs into a battery. Engadget states that, "According to news site Isracast, the five year protective layer is formed by an efficient ion exchange process through an electro-chemical reaction in which fluor ions displace the hydroxide ions at the outer layer of the tooth."
For full article: http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalfactsfaqs/a/device.htm
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Content on this blog are for informational purposes only, is neither intended to and does not establish a standard of care, and is not a substitute for professional judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. ACES is not responsible for information on external websites linked to this website.
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