Dry socket, clinically termed alveolar osteitis, is a common complication following tooth extractions, particularly of the mandibular third molars. Its occurrence, characterised by the premature loss ...

In this clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, Dr. Darin O'Bryan discusses the benefits of using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in his dental practice. If you're not already using PRF in your practice, listen ...

Grafting materials, lasers, and low frequency vibration speed up healing The use of grafting materials, laser therapy, ...

Sometimes, a tooth can become so severely damaged or infected that your dentist might discuss a couple of different kinds of treatment plans with you. The first is a root canal, and the other is a ...

Tooth extractions, including ones involving infection, periodontal disease and crowding issues, are one of the most common dental procedures. An estimated 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from ...

Certain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled, according to a study recently published in ...

Researchers have found in a new study that use of extended platelet-rich fibrin (e-PRF) membranes instead of collagen membranes for ridge preservation was found to be safe, effective, ...