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Tragedy of dad who died after losing tooth

A DAD died after ignoring a dentist's advice to go to hospital to get treatment for a tooth infection.Ian Durkin, 42 in UK, refused to get medical help after his tooth fell out because he believed the problem was not serious.

But nine days later the father-of-five, from Holts, Oldham, was found unconscious in bed after the infection spread throughout his body, an inquest heard. MORE HERE

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New Research shows way to Regrow Enamel
When tooth enamel is grown it is bathed in bubble-shaped groupings of proteins, Diekwisch said. The size of the protein bubbles varies in different animals, from 5 nanometers in cows to 20 nanometers in mice and 40 nanometers in frogs.

Diekwisch's team discovered that the longer the stretch of proline repeats, the more the protein bubbles contracted. The study also showed that the smaller protein bubbles were associated with longer enamel crystals, he said. The new discovery, Diekwisch said, will give new clues to engineer tooth enamel.

"We hope that one day these findings will help people replace lost parts of the tooth with a healthy layer of new enamel." MORE HERE

An endodontic file accidentally swallowed: Clinical and legal implications
Aus Dent J Dec 2009

The use of a rubber dam is an essential procedure when treating root canals, and not using it may compromise the success of the treatment, as well as the patient's health. This report presents a case in which a K-file was accidentally swallowed during an endodontic procedure, performed without the use of a rubber dam. Given the absence of immediate clinical complications, the subject underwent a chest radiograph. The file was located at the oesophagogastric junction and was later removed by endoscopy. In addition to the clinical repercussions, this example also illustrates the ethical-legal aspects of this type of accident. CLICK HERE TO Learn use of Rubber Dam

Genetics of Cavity causing bacteria

Researchers have uncovered the complete genetic make-up of the cavity-causing bacterium Bifidobacterium dentium Bd1, revealing the genetic adaptations that allow this microorganism to live and cause decay in the human oral cavity. The study, led by Marco Ventura's Probiogenomics laboratory at the University of Parma, and Prof. Douwe van Sinderen and Dr Paul O'Toole of the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre at University College Cork, is published December 24 in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics. MORE

Dental Tourism hits Ireland

If you are willing to travel further afield, you can make greater savings. In Budapest’s Dental Care clinic, the cost of root canal treatment ranges from €58-€85, while in Poland, Dentists in Krakow offer a similar service costing up to €80.

While Thailand might seem a little far-flung for many, it has become increasingly popular as a location for dental tourism, with some Irish people combining a sun holiday with a dental overhaul. And when you look at the prices charged the motivation is clear.

At the Thai Smile Dental Clinic in Pattaya, for example, fillings cost from just €11, while extractions also start at this price. Dental implants, which can cost up to about €3,000 in Ireland, start at just €916, while a crown will set you back between €102-€245. FULL NEWS

Canadian Scientists find formula for beautiful face

Women's faces were found to be at their most attractive when the space between their pupils was just under half, or 46 per cent, of the width of her face from ear to ear.
The other perfect dimension was when the distance between her eyes and mouth was just over a third, or 36 per cent, of the overall length of her face from hairline to chin.
Experts said the 36/46 per cent ratios "correspond with those of an average face”.
Professor Kang Lee, from the University of Toronto and one of the lead authors of the study, said: “We already know that different facial features make a female face attractive – large eyes, for example, or full lips.
But Prof Lee said changing a person’s hairstyle was one way in which the ratios could be manipulated. MORE 

Restoration Of Resorbed Mandible-Quintessence International January 2010
Guided bone regeneration has proven effective for the reconstruction of localized bony defects around endosseous implants. Acellular dermal matrix has been used in a wide range of dental applications, including root coverage and keratinized tissue build-up. In this report, acellular dermal matrix was used as a membrane in implantation with simultaneous bone augmentation in resorbed mandible situations. The width of the ridge was well-preserved, and the buccal dehiscence defects were covered with regenerate bone. This surgical technique may provide the clinician with an option for implant therapy. Further randomized controlled studies over long periods of time are necessary to establish whether this procedure offers long-term benefits.

Snap on Smile

Doctor Barry Dubin with JFK Dental in Center City is fitting Marcella with a Snap on Smile. It is a removable dental appliance that'll snap on right over her existing teeth.
"It's an alternative to straightening crooked teeth, it's an alternative to permanently veneering or crowning crooked teeth it can replace missing teeth."
Doctor Dubin recommends the Snap on Smile to patients looking for a quick and affordable change. It costs between $1500 and $3000.
Other alternatives like veneers and Invisalign cost much more. FULL NEWS