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- Health News
- Quick test periodontitis
- Researchers are breeding new teeth
- Ultrasound instead of x-ray
- Nap in the dentist chair
- The syringe after the syringe
- Back in the gap
- Good to know
Health News
Quick test periodontitis
Tooth flesh bleeding may be an indication of periodontal disease: Chronic inflammation is triggered by aggressive bacteria in the periodontal pockets. This not only damages the teeth, but the entire organism: rheumatism, diabetes and possibly even heart attack are associated with periodontitis. At the dentist there is now a quick test: a mouthwash, in which the concentration of a particular enzyme is measured after use. From the end of 2013 also available as a test for home.
Researchers are breeding new teeth
A cell network of human tooth meat and mouse embryo stem cells grew into a tooth-like object in the laboratory of King's College, London, including enamel and root. Such hybrid teeth could in the future be planted as "seeds" in the jaw and develop into a new tooth there. The British researchers are only just starting: tooth breeding is not yet possible with human stem cells.
Ultrasound instead of x-ray
Rostock scientists have developed a small toothbrush ultrasound device that records the condition of teeth and gums. It could soon replace many X-rays and thus significantly reduce the radiation exposure for staff and patients. The "Scan-o-Dent" is already patent pending and is expected to be launched in about three years. So far, about 37 percent of all x-rays are made in dentistry.
Nap in the dentist chair
Nitrous oxide is known from old American films, but recently the oldest anesthetic in the world is also used by local dentists: especially for anxious patients and children. It does not replace the anesthetic injection, but puts you in a pleasant twilight state, and after the procedure you are relatively quickly fit again. For long operations and people with extreme dental fear, many practices also offer general anesthesia.
The syringe after the syringe
Worse than the dental treatment itself is the numbness for many people. Hours later, his mouth is crooked, speaking is difficult, not to mention eating or drinking. This unpleasant aftereffect can now be considerably shortened: with a phentolamine mesilate injection, which the dentist injects directly into the still-callous tissue immediately after the treatment. The active ingredient normalizes the blood circulation, thus reducing the numbness. No cash benefit, the syringe costs around 15 euros.
Back in the gap
A knocked out tooth can regrow - if brought to the dentist within 30 minutes and placed in the gap. When transporting, make sure that the sensitive root skin does not dry out: best place in an unused freezer bag with a good shot of H-milk, which is usually the only sterile liquid that can be hauled up quickly. Water is unsuitable.
Good to know
Tablets instead of toothpaste?
Bella editor Elke Serwe has tried out the new toothpaste tablets "Denttabs" (125 pieces 6 Euro): "Pill in the mouth, chew and louse briefly - that sounds practical and modern, but I am irritated by the little things: Firstly, I feel the impulse on the other hand, I find it strange to have foam in my mouth and then push the brush in. Okay on the way, in everyday life for me no alternative to toothpaste. "
