Tag: Dental Problems: Misc.
Rates of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Low for Denosumab-Treated Women
Invasive oral procedures associated with increased incidence of ONJ, but rate low overall
Many Children Not Following Toothbrushing Recommendations
Almost 80 percent start brushing later than recommended; 34.2 percent brush just once a day
Edentulism Tied to Greater Risk for High BP After Menopause
Strongest associations seen in women younger than 60, those with systolic blood pressure below 120
Periodontitis Linked to Higher BP in Adults With Treated HTN
Mean systolic BP 2.3 to 3 mm Hg higher in presence of periodontitis; also linked to unsuccessful treatment
Mercury Released From Amalgam Fillings After High-Power MRI
In an ex vivo setting, mercury is released from amalgam fillings after exposure to 7.0-T MRI
Periodontal Inflammation a Risk With Tongue Piercing
And, two young females with tongue piercings have deep lingual infrabony lesions, periodontitis
Primary, Secondary Implant Equal for Fibula Free Tissue Transfer
Similar rate of complications for patients with fibula free tissue transfer for ORN and ON of the mandible
Alcohol Intake May Influence Oral Microbiome Composition
Heavy drinkers most at risk; microbial diversity, profile differ in wine drinkers versus non-drinkers
Adult Patients With Diabetes Go to Dentist Less Often
Link between oral health and diabetes makes dental visits important to diabetes management
Onabotulinum Toxin-A Can Safely Improve Sleep Bruxism
Improved clinical global impression and change in visual analog scale, pain at 4 to 8 weeks post therapy
