The adjunctive use of antibiotics such as metronidazole (MTZ) or amoxicillin (AMX) during periodontal treatment has been shown to offer short-term benefits (Journal of Clinical Periodontology, April ...

Is a nonsurgical treatment approach successful when treating patients with periodontal pocket depth of 5 mm or more? A retrospective study of more than 1,100 patients sought to find out. Nonsurgical ...

Many people believe that loose teeth are an unavoidable consequence of gum disease – something that must simply be accepted.

Millions of people worldwide suffer from gum disease, yet we still don't fully understand how healthy gums turn into damaged, ...

BOSTON (July 1, 2009, 7 a.m. ET) — Tufts dental researchers conducted a three-year follow-up study that examined the stability of a treatment option for receding gums and found that complete root ...

We provide evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases of the gums and bone surrounding the teeth and the replacement of teeth with dental implants. Your treatment can be ...

Laser gum surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional scalpel-based procedures, significantly reducing ...

Welcome to the UAB Department of Periodontology. We are committed to optimizing the overall health of our patients and the community through superior periodontal care, education, and outreach. We work ...

Results of a new study support the hypothesis that periodontal therapy may improve metabolic control (lower HbA1c) in diabetic patients. This study appears in April's issue of the Journal of ...

"Treat your gums" is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2022, a worldwide awareness campaign organized by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). The event aims to inform the public of the ...