The ADA has issued a new insurance code for the Perio Tray, made by Perio Protect, as a noninvasive treatment for periodontal disease. The ADA's Code Maintenance Committee recently voted to add D5994 ...

Traditionally, a periodontal probe has been used to assess pocket depth. But can another measurement method offer more consistent results? Researchers reported that photoacoustic imaging might offer ...

"Treating Your Periodontal Pockets May Benefit Your Pocket Book." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2007 / 11 / 071127163734.htm (accessed October 14, 2025).

A gum abscess is a pocket of infection in the gums or the space between the teeth and the gums. Bacteria may reach the area due to a dental abscess or another oral hygiene issue, such as periodontitis ...

A new case was studied in order to analyze features of the disease, and discuss the possible etiologic factors. The majority of all forms of periodontal diseases, are considered as ...

An abscess is a confined pocket of pus that builds up within the body. A dental abscess forms within the teeth, in the gums or even the bone holding the tooth in place. A periapical abscess is located ...

Learn about gingivitis and periodontal disease, including gum disease causes, symptoms and treatments to protect your oral ...