The new 2018 classification of periodontal diseases is reported to be related to tooth loss due to periodontal disease (TLPD) during supportive periodontal therapy (SPT). However, few reports have ...

Furcation-involved molars are a common presentation in general dental practice. Teeth with increasing degrees of furcation involvement are at a higher risk of requiring extraction. The assessment and ...

A team of Harvard University researchers has developed what they say is an easy-to-use classification system for evaluating individual teeth that could help standardize caries assessment, simplify ...

Scaling and root planing (SRP) may be an effective treatment for improving tooth stability and lowering the risk of tooth loss in patients with gum disease, according to a study recently published in ...