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New Dental 3D System Scans Oral Cavity
When toothache makes a visit to the dentist unavoidable this often marks the start of a time-consuming treatment marathon for the patient. If the tooth cannot be saved and a dental prosthesis is necessary, the dentist first has to make a silicone impression for the dental laboratory.
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2,500 Years Teeth Show Skill of Ancient Dentist
Maya and other ancient peoples of southern North America went to “dentists”—among the earliest known—to beautify their chompers with notches, grooves, and semi-precious stones, according to a recent analysis of thousands of teeth examined from collections in Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History.
Scientists Find Shared Genetic Link Between Dental Disease Periodontitis and Heart Attack
The relationship between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been known for several years. Although a genetic link seemed likely, until now its existence was uncertain. Now, for the first time, scientists have discovered a genetic relationship between the two conditions.
Scientists Develop Dental Filling Using Bile Acids
Scientists in Canada and China have developed a hardy material using human bile acids, which they hope can be used to fill dental cavities.
