Researchers Identify Genes That Cause Periodontal Disease
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report states that 47.2% of all American adults have periodontitis, the more advanced form of periodontal.
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Biocompatible Material Enables 3-D Printed Bone Implants
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a 3-D printable ink for producing synthetic bone implants that rapidly induce bone regeneration and growth. The.
- October 4, 2016
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Plastic Mixed with Bone Powder for 3-D Printed Replacement Bones
When surgeons need to replace bone in the head or face, they typically remove and then shape part of the patient’s fibula to.
- May 6, 2016
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Shark Genes Offer Clues to Tooth Regeneration
Sharks are infamous for their ability to regrow teeth throughout their lifetime, while human beings only get a couple of sets. Researchers at.
- February 17, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Genetic Roots of Cleft Lip and Palate Investigated
Cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth defects, affecting about one in 700 babies. While smoking during pregnancy and other.
- November 25, 2015
- 2 minutes read
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Researchers Use Teeth to Estimate Age
Forensic biomedical scientists from KU Leuven in Belgium have developed a test that can estimate an individual’s age based on a blood or.
- September 9, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Periodontal Disease Could Lead to new Issue
Periodontal disease results in a newly discovered problem when it is not treated properly. Byproducts of bacteria in gum disease, known as metabolic.
- January 8, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Gum Disease Causes Associated with Type 2 Diabetes
New research shows that modulation of B cells could treat and possibly prevent periodontitis and type 2 diabetes. The information appears in the.
- August 5, 2014
- 1 minute read
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Genetic Mutations Associated with Salivary Gland Tumors
A recent discovery could pave the way for better treatment of oral cancer. The Scripps Research Institute found links involving a set of.
- July 31, 2014
- 1 minute read
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Rare Genetic Trait Discovered in Skull
The skull of a man who likely had trouble eating was recently discovered. Experts at the University of Saskatchewan dug up the skull.
- June 29, 2014
- 1 minute read
