In an effort to address the challenges posed by insufficient keratinized tissue around dental implants, Dr. Priscilla Sosa, a Periodontology resident at the University of Alabama in Birmingham School ...

A person may need periodontal surgery to treat certain gum diseases and conditions, such as gingivitis or periodontitis. This type of surgery is commonly known as gum surgery. The procedure aims to ...

If you have a healthy mouth, there should be less than a 2- to 3-millimeter (mm) pocket (rift) between the base of your teeth and gums. Gum disease can increase the size of these pockets. When the gap ...

A magnifying glass. It indicates, "Click to perform a search". A magnifying glass. It indicates, "Click to perform a search". PRINCETON, N.J., May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Geistlich Biomaterials is ...

Q: My gum line has been receding over the last couple of years. It’s uncomfortable when I eat something cold or hot. Is this a gum disease, or is there something I can do about it to stop it from ...

This facility will allow patients requiring tissue or bone grafts to access them directly at the institute, marking it the ...