Understanding the different types of abscessed tooth conditions can help with timely diagnosis and treatment. Tooth abscesses are generally classified based on their location:1. Periapical Abscess ...

Dental caries and existing restorations were removed without exposure of the canals. The tooth was isolated from the oral cavity with a rubber dam. The operative field was disinfected with 30% ...

When this causes inflammation in the bone around the end of the affected tooth, it is known as apical periodontitis. When this causes symptoms, normally pain, this is described as symptomatic apical ...

Odontogenic infections are infections that originate in the teeth and/or their supporting tissues. Such infections are common, and a large proportion of infections of the head and neck region are of ...

Introduction Apical periodontitis (AP) is generally a sequel of a root canal system infection. 1 Although the infection of the root canal system by pathogens is the main factor involved in its ...

According to a new study, combining exercise with omega-3 supplements reduced inflammation and, thereby, the severity of a ...

Dental care delays are common, but they come with risks. Learn what causes them and how we can change the pattern.

Methods: A total of 106 chronic periapical lesions in primary teeth were harvested. Haematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining was used to determine the histological type and the inflammatory cell ...

A fluoride ban in U.S. public water could raise child tooth decay by 7.5 points and add $9.8B in dental costs over 5 years, per Mass General Brigham study.

High infection rates among younger adults suggest they either delay routine dental care and only seek treatment when conditions become severe, or face more barriers.