Pterygoid implants have been demonstrated to have a high success rate. Nevertheless, there are few biomechanical tests to evaluate the tensile forces induced by force dissipation in peri-implant ...

First bite syndrome (FBS) manifests is characterized by severe parotid pain triggered by the first bite of food, with or without muscle spasms. The pain typically diminishes with subsequent bites. We ...

For patients with significant bone loss in the upper jaw—particularly in the rear areas—conventional implants often fall short. Enter pterygoid dental implants: an advanced solution offered by Maine ...

The floor of the main sinus near the nose is thin and lies directly above the roots of the teeth at the back of the mouth. Sometimes following infection or dental treatment, this structure becomes ...

Ischial bursitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation (swelling) in your sit bones. “Not everyone describes the pain in the same way, but in general, it’s a deep ache in the buttock,” says ...

The number of midlife women seeking orthodontic treatment has significantly increased over the past 40 years. With this rise, orthodontists need to consider the potential impact of menopause on ...

The trigeminal nerve is a cranial nerve. It arises from the brainstem, and its branches cover your face and head. The trigeminal nerve is a paired nerve — you have one on each side. Its chief function ...

Maxillary sinus cancer is a rare form of cancer that originates in the maxillary sinuses, which are located on either side of your nose below your cheeks. Paranasal sinus cancers are a rare form of ...

Third molars are frequently absent or impacted; their unpredictable prevalence and morphology, with frequent anatomical variations, is a challenge for the practitioner. The number of roots of the ...

Kegel exercises predominantly work your pelvic floor, which is a group of muscles that run from the pubic bone, at the front, to the coccyx, at the back, and also side to side between the ischial ...