Dental X-rays are a vital part of oral healthcare. They allow us as dentists to detect what may not be possible with just our eyes. This helps us to diagnose problems early and guide treatment. While ...

Ten patients aged between 22 and 66 years with posttreatment endodontic diseased teeth who sought treatment at the Endodontics Specialization Program of the Dental School at Universidad del Valle - ...

A dental abscess is more than just a painful toothache—it’s a sign of infection that should never be ignored. Left untreated, an abscess can spread beyond the tooth and gums, leading to serious ...

A new large-scale study published in the American Journal of Dentistry found that patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw face an increased risk of acute periapical abscesses (PAs).

MANY people discuss tooth decay, but rarely do they talk about its complications. Tooth problems are never the least of your concerns; if left untreated, they could lead to dental abscess and ...

Background: Microorganisms involved in cerebral abscess (CA) and cervical necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI) are frequently commensals of the oral cavity. Yet, the reasons for their ability to ...

Acute periapical abscesses (PAs) may occur more often in patients with periodontal disease (PD) than in those without the disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental ...

This case report discusses the endodontic treatment of a 7-year-old girl who suffered trauma (intrusion) to the immature upper central incisors secondary to a fall from a bicycle. Thirty days after ...

Read at the annual meeting of the N. H. State Dental Society, held at Wiers, N. H., June 19, 1913.