Research Summary Dental restoration: Building stronger bonds Sturdier implant–porcelain bonds are now accessible thanks to new insight into the impact of restorative procedures on veneered ceramics. Zirconia has emerged as a dental ceramic of choice due to its favorable integration into the existing bone, and high toughness and thermal expansion, which are needed for durable...Read More

Research Summary Oral health: The protective role of white blood cells Scientists from the Netherlands have identified a type of white blood cell as a potential component of oral health. Elena Nicu of the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam and her collaborators collected oral rinse and blood samples from 268 healthy volunteers. Cell count, cycle...Read More