EDENTULISM

This study followed 96 people for over 5 years to see how well dental implants placed using different surgical guidance methods held up over time. Researchers checked the health of the bone and gums around the implants and asked patients about their quality of life. The goal was …

This small pilot study aimed to see which of two common bar attachment systems for lower jaw implant dentures leads to better patient satisfaction and fewer mechanical problems. It involved 10 people who had trouble with the fit of their regular lower dentures. Researchers random…

This study looked for a link between gum health and a substance in the blood linked to heart disease risk. Researchers measured this substance in the blood and saliva of 61 people with clogged leg arteries. They compared levels between people with healthy gums, gum disease, or no…

This study observed 40 people who received full sets of dental implants to replace all their teeth. Researchers tracked how the jawbone changed around the implants over 12 months, comparing the upper and lower jaws and different jaw shapes. The goal was to learn if certain jaw sh…