Dentistry
Hidden challenges of tooth loss and dentures revealed in new study
The hidden challenges faced by people with tooth loss and dentures have been identified by new research from the University of Sheffield.
Jun 6, 2024
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Could your false teeth give you pneumonia?
For their study, now published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, researchers from Cardiff University, UK, began by taking mouth, tongue and denture swabs from a group of patients in hospital who had pneumonia and wore ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Home remedies: The bad breath battle
There are many causes of bad breath, also called halitosis. Your mouth may be the source. The breakdown of food particles and other debris by bacteria in and around your teeth can cause a foul odor. If your mouth becomes ...
Apr 12, 2019
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Drug-filled, 3-D printed dentures could fight off infections
Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. denture-wearing population suffer frequent fungal infections that cause inflammation, redness and swelling in the mouth.
Apr 25, 2018
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Developing new dental devices for the elderly
Thirty years ago, Stephen Shuman, D.D.S., M.S., never would have imagined he'd be working with aerospace engineers on oral health issues. Now, the associate professor in the School of Dentistry works with them on a regular ...
Jan 30, 2018
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Over 50s with fewer than 20 teeth at higher risk of musculoskeletal frailty
New research by scientists at King's College London has found that tooth loss may contribute to musculoskeletal frailty in the over 50s, with those with fewer than 20 teeth being at greatest risk.
Dec 11, 2017
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Many Australians with missing teeth don't need dentures
(Medical Xpress)—The latest research from the University of Adelaide challenges current thinking on whether many people with tooth loss really need dentures.
Dec 1, 2014
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Dentistry
Seniors should remove dentures at bedtime
(HealthDay)—Seniors who wear their dentures when they sleep are at increased risk for pneumonia, according to new research.
Oct 23, 2014
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Sleeping in dentures doubles the risk of pneumonia in the elderly
Poor oral health and hygiene are increasingly recognized as major risk factors for pneumonia among the elderly. To identify modifiable oral health-related risk factors, lead researcher Toshimitsu Iinuma, Nihon University ...
Oct 7, 2014
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Dentistry
New research set to improve quality of life for denture patients
Around 3.7 million people in Britain have no natural teeth and many find it difficult to wear lower dentures, causing problems in chewing and speaking that have a significant effect on their quality of life.
Jun 18, 2014
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