Researchers who are working on a way to use nanoparticles to hasten wound healing see their therapy being useful for all sorts of wounds from surgical incisions to diabetic ulcers. The team, from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY, has tested the experimental nanoparticle therapy...
Temporary dental crowns protect teeth or dental implants while a permanent crown is in production. Dentists recommend crowns in several circumstances. For example, individuals may require a crown if they need a large cavity filling but do not have enough of a tooth remaining to keep a filling in place. Someone may...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes pain and inflammation in the joints. When RA affects the jaw, it often causes tenderness, stiffness, and pain when chewing. In the advanced stages of the condition, the joint may be painful and make noises when moving. Jaw involvement is common in people who have difficulties...