Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a ...

Periodontitis affects nearly every second German at some point in their life. This insidious gum disease can damage the ...

Access flap surgery (AFS) is an effective treatment for deep residual periodontal pockets, improving periodontal health and ...

Periodontitis is a major inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa that progressively affects the integrity of the tissues supporting the teeth. It is associated epidemiologically with several chronic ...

A new study has found that insufficient dietary lycopene intake is associated with a significantly higher risk of severe ...

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the ...

Both are distinct conditions that affect the gums. However, gingivitis can sometimes progress to periodontitis, a serious condition that may require antibiotics or surgery. Both conditions lead to gum ...

The primary cause of periodontitis is bacteria in dental plaque. Dental plaque, which is a mix of the bacteria, mucus and other particles, forms and settles on and around the teeth. The immune system ...

Older adults with an insufficient intake of dietary lycopene — a carotenoid typically found in tomatoes and tomato-based products — experienced a much higher risk of severe periodontitis (PD), ...

Periodontitis may contribute to thrombosis by promoting the transmission of bacteria and systemic inflammation in turn affecting cell interactions and coagulation, suggests the findings of a review ...