Dental Factoid
In the 19th century, charcoal became very popular for teeth cleaning purposes. Most toothpastes at this time were in the form of a powder. The purpose of the tooth powder was not only to clean the teeth, but to give fresh breath.
In the 19th century, charcoal became very popular for teeth cleaning purposes. Most toothpastes at this time were in the form of a powder. The purpose of the tooth powder was not only to clean the teeth, but to give fresh breath.
Periodontal Regeneration
In certain cases, bone defects around teeth may be regenerated with bone materials that act to fill voids and create new bone. This regeneration may be performed at the time of flap surgery and may reconstitute missing bone left from the destructive periodontal disease process.
