A major long-term study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress on gum health and implant dentistry by the ...

Dental implants are small, screw-like posts typically made from biocompatible materials such as titanium or zirconium. They are surgically inserted into the jawbone, where they serve as artificial ...

Both fillings and implants are artificial, do not fully restore the function of natural teeth and may have long-term complications,' says Xuecheng Zhang, a researcher at King's College London.

In this week's clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, Dr. Meena Barsoum returns to help dentists tackle an often-faced issue with dental implants. "This is Dr. Meena Barsoum with CDOCS, and welcome to the ...

Missing teeth do more than make it hard to chew or talk. They also impact appearance and self-esteem. Although dentures and implants have helped millions, they cannot fully replace the natural ...

dentists mend cavities with fillings or replace teeth with artificial tooth implants. However, these solutions cannot repair themselves and may need to be replaced. "Fillings aren't the best ...

A pensioner has won a £10k payout after botched dental implant treatment at a Darlington dentist led to severe bone loss. Newton Aycliffe's David Blackett, 78, underwent implant treatment at ...

"A lot of research groups are making very novel designs of implantable devices, but almost every research group is using a similar model and is facing a similar challenge: long-term implantability ...

Tips for healthy teeth include brushing your teeth, using floss and certain toothpastes, visiting the dentist regularly, and more. Steps for achieving or maintaining healthy teeth also involve ...

Scientists in the U.K. have developed a new material that may allow them to grow teeth in the lab, which could provide an alternative to fillings and dental implants someday.