AI reads 3D tooth microwear to reconstruct diets of early human ancestors

The study of dental microwear allows the analysis of the microscopic marks that foods leave on the surface of tooth enamel ...

Did Neanderthals use rhinoceros teeth as tools?

The RINO project was born from the discovery of unusual marks on rhinoceros teeth recovered from the prehistoric Payre site ...
Nature

Wear effects between polymethyl methacrylate occlusal splints and opposing dentin surfaces during bruxism mimicking events

To compare the surface wear rate between polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)-based occlusal splints and opposing dentin-exposed teeth in bruxism simulating models. PMMA-based occlusal splints and extracted ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Grooves on ancient human teeth came from ordinary wear, not tooth-picking, a new study finds

For decades, paleoanthropologists pointed to tiny grooves between ancient hominin teeth as proof that early humans and ...
Nature

Effects of a new magnetostrictive ultrasonic scaler and a traditional piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler on root surfaces and patient complaints

Tooth wear and pain are the primary concerns of patients undergoing periodontal scaling. The aims of this study were to compare the effects of a new magnetostrictive ultrasonic scaler and a ...
Los Angeles Times

What Is Dental Plaque and Why Does It Matter for Your Teeth?

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...