Jan 23, 2011 | Dental Implant, Periodontal Risk Factors
Dental implants traditionally have a very high success rate. The majority of studies indicate long-term success rates well over 95%. However, there are many factors that can compromise the success rates of dental implants. These can be divided into three categories:...
Jan 1, 2011 | Periodontal Risk Factors
Tongue Piercings could cost thousands of dollars in orthodontic repairs Release Date: August 2, 2010 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mark this one down as a parental nightmare. First, your child gets her tongue pierced. Then, as if you needed something else, she starts...
Dec 23, 2010 | Periodontal Risk Factors
High levels of financial stress and poor coping abilities increase twofold the likelihood of developing periodontal (gum) disease, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology. After accounting for other risk factors – such as age, gender, smoking, poor...
Dec 16, 2010 | Periodontal Risk Factors
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis may increase the severity of bone loss in periodontal disease. To assess your risk of gum disease, visit the American Academy of Periodontology. Note, patients on medications to treat Osteoporosis may be at risk of bisphosphonate-associated...
