The melanin present in hyperpigmented gingiva acts as a chromophore and absorbs laser energy, thus facilitating the denaturing of melanin-containing cells in the gingiva. This paper presents a case of ...

Most of the things dentists do on a daily basis - fillings, extractions, crowns, implants - are to repair damage caused by ...

After testing 13 water flossers over the last two-plus years, we found that the Waterpik Aquarius is the best water flosser ...

Several important steps should be taken and/or considered after the identification of an oral cavity lesion: Perform a ...

A single topical treatment with GingiGuard™ gel in the subgingival sulcus after standard scaling, cleaning and polishing retards plaque growth for four weeks or more, while the dogs’ gingiva ...

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

Persistent hyper-inflammation is a distinguishing pathophysiological characteristic of chronic wounds, and macrophage malfunction is considered as a major contributor thereof. In this review, we ...

It’s usually the opposite,” Kim said. “Bleeding is a sign of inflammation of the gingiva, meaning the gums are irritated from plaque and buildup, so it’s important to floss more ...