When buying a ratchet and socket set, you may have noticed a small plastic disc that comes with the kit. This does have a very functional purpose.

The pathogenesis of alveolitis is not well known and therefore experimental situations that mimic some features of this disease should be developed. OBJECTIVE: In this study, the evolution of the ...

An eye for an eye and a tooth… for an eye? A blind Canadian woman has had her vision partly restored after undergoing a bizarre operation that surgically implanted a tooth into her left eye socket.

If you've recently had a tooth extracted and are now dealing with a throbbing, persistent pain that radiates to your ear or jaw, chances are, you're experiencing what's commonly known as a dry socket.

Learn to prevent and treat dry socket after tooth extraction with expert tips for a smooth, pain-free recovery. Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure, but it comes with a recovery process that ...

99 per cent of saliva is composed of water. The easiest way to ensure that your mouth is producing enough saliva is to drink more water. Aim for a minimum of two litres of water a day and drink more ...

A woman suffered nerve damage after a painful wisdom tooth extraction, where the dentist ignored her distress. The Health and Disability Commissioner found the dentist breached health consumer rights ...

Dry socket is a common post-extraction complication, characterized by the exposure of bone surfaces to the oral environment, leading to severe pain and potential infection. This study investigates the ...

The 34-year-old woman, surnamed Wu, suffered immense pain before jumping off the hospital roof. A Chinese woman jumped off a hospital roof and died after a doctor messed up a routine tooth extraction ...

A woman in China who suffered ongoing pain after having the wrong tooth extracted then reinserted has been found dead after plunging from a hospital roof. The 34-year-old woman, surnamed Wu, from ...