What is the cause of gingivitis and gingival bleeding?

One of the most feared dental diseases is gingivitis which is related with gingival bleeding, gingival retraction, gingival pocket, periodontal bone desorption and intraosseous pocket. In the end, gingivitis may cause edentulousness. The bacteria in the mouth and the metabolites of these may be responsible for the emergence of gingivitis; genetics does not play an […]

What causes teeth grinding at night? What are the effects of it?

The exact cause of teeth grinding (bruxism) is still unclear. In case of children it often occurs at the time of changing teeth, when the position and size of the teeth are still different, however, it may occur if one has a cold or upper respiratory infections. In case of adults it is often the […]

What mandibular joint injuries and disorders are there?

Mandibular joint (temporomandibular joint) has basically two parts: mandible caput and glenoid fossa which is located on the cranial base. There is a temporomandibular disk between these two bone surfaces; and the caput quasi lapses on this mandibular ribbon. The joint is held by special ribbons from the outside. The movement of the joint is […]