Post and core is a dental restoration treatment that’s sometimes performed after a root canal. When a significant portion of a tooth’s structure is removed, a post and core can help keep a dental ...

Teeth can tell us a lot about the evolution of prehistoric humans, and our latest study of one of our species' close relatives may finally resolve a long-standing mystery. The genus Paranthropus is ...

Beyond repairing decay, the gel can be applied directly onto exposed dentine (the sensitive layer beneath the enamel).

Indian scientists have developed magnetic nanorobots that can repair teeth without human assistance.These bots, smaller than a strand of hair, are able to repair teeth by sealing cracks, killing ...

Dental erosion is the irreversible loss of tooth enamel from an acid attack, a chemical process different from tooth decay caused by bacteria. Common causes include acidic foods and drinks (like soft ...

Composite fillings show over 80% success in young children treated under general anesthesia. Bulk-fill methods reduce procedure time by 60% while maintaining high restoration quality. Material ...

Severe tooth pain when chewing is one of the most common dental complaints and often a sign that something beneath the ...

Each of these innovations is available widely, including at the School of Dentistry’s faculty practice clinic and its student and resident clinics. “This is one of the neatest things, which just has ...