Dentistry
Researcher uses stem cells to attack bacteria and regenerate dental pulp
Emi Shimizu's research could someday transform a procedure dental patients dread: the root canal.
Feb 7, 2018
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Medical research
Take urine, add mouse cells and grow a new tooth
(Medical Xpress)—How to grow new teeth for people who are missing teeth because of old age, accidents, or disease has been an area of interest among researchers. Scientists in China say they have grown teeth out of human ...
Dentistry
Scientists work to bring tissue regeneration to replace root canal treatment
Want to avoid a root canal? In the future, you might be able to opt for tissue regeneration instead. ADA Forsyth scientists are testing a novel technology to treat endodontic diseases (diseases of the soft tissue or pulp ...
Dec 1, 2023
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Dentistry
Discovery of mechanism involved in dental inflammation paves way to therapies against bone loss
By means of experiments in mice, researchers have made discoveries about the mechanisms involved in dental pulp inflammation and root apex damage that pave the way for a search for medications that can be used to inhibit ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Dentistry
Understanding dental pulp vitality—exploring clinical tests and histological analysis
Assessing the vitality of dental pulp is crucial in determining the appropriate treatment approach for dental conditions. Traditionally, clinicians have relied on subjective sensibility tests, such as temperature or electric ...
Jun 9, 2023
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Dentistry
Researcher examines damaging effects of teeth-whitening products on dental cells
A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto highlights the extensive damage that can be caused by common tooth-whitening agents.
Aug 17, 2021
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Medical research
The first comprehensive single-cell atlas of human teeth
Researchers at the University Zurich have mapped the first complete atlas of single cells that make up the human teeth. Their research shows that the composition of human dental pulp and periodontium vary greatly. Their findings ...
Apr 27, 2021
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Cardiology
Pumpkin pulp, seeds lower blood pressure in rat study
Incorporating pumpkin pulp or seeds into a healthy diet may help reduce blood pressure levels, according to a new study using rats.
Sep 6, 2019
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Medical research
Decades-old misconception on white blood cell trafficking to spleen corrected
Contrary to prior belief, white blood cells enter the spleen primarily via vessels in the red pulp. The research results contradict ideas regarding how the spleen produces antibodies vital for the human body.
Apr 3, 2019
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Dentistry
Dentist develops new filling for root canal treatments
In a recently published article in PLOS ONE, findings from a pilot study outlined the potential effectiveness of a new therapeutic gel filling for root canals that releases nitric oxide and antibiotics into the treated tooth ...
Dec 7, 2018
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