Fri.Jul 05, 2024

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Interdental Papilla: Esthetic Considerations 

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Lee Ann Brady DMD Topic originally appeared on Pankey.org : Dr. Brady allowed permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers Interdental papilla is the part of the gingiva that fills the space between teeth. It has a triangular shape in the anterior region and a concave col in the posterior region of the tooth, which is particularly determined by the adjacent teeth, the width of the interproximal tooth surfaces, and the cementoenamel junction.

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Can Dental Crowns and Bridges Help You?

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Maintaining a healthy and beautiful smile is essential for both your oral health and overall confidence. If you’re dealing with damaged or missing teeth, dental crowns and bridges might be the perfect solutions for you. At Mountain Aire Dentistry, we are committed to providing our patients with high-quality dental care, and we’re here to explain how crowns and bridges can enhance your dental health.

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Study Explores Genetic Mysteries of Seizures and Brain Malformations

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy are embarking on a groundbreaking study, funded by more than $420,000 from the National Institutes of Health, to explore how genetic variants contribute to seizures and brain malformations. This study, “Genotype-Informed Single-Cell Transcriptomic Profiling of Mosaic Brain Tissue” will deeply analyze individual brain cells to understand the effects of noninherited ge

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