Living in zero gravity can lead to periodontitis, a common and serious condition where the gums become inflamed and the bone ...

researchers have discovered new mechanisms for bone loss in gum disease. Discovery regarding the mechanisms for bone loss in gum disease is reported by researchers at the Tokyo University of ...

A protein called Del-1, can inhibit bone loss associated with periodontitis, a new research study demonstrates. They also found the protein curbs the activity of osteoclasts, cells that absorb ...

The results were striking. The group that exercised showed improved immune responses and less bone damage compared to the ...

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology researchers reported on a new discovery regarding the mechanisms for bone loss in gum disease (periodontitis). They found that double stranded RNA ...

This finding is a new concept: both Gram-positive and -negative bacteria are involved in the progression of periodontal bone loss. In a healthy condition, the tooth root is embedded into a socket ...

Periodontal disease has four stages. It starts with mild swelling and redness of the gums and can lead to bone damage and tooth loss. At this early stage of periodontal disease, your gums may be ...