“Biocompatibility” - literally, compatibility with life (bio) - is something we most often talk about in relation to dental materials. When restoring teeth, for instance, a biological practice like ours opts for materials like ceramic and BPA-free composite instead...
By Michael G. Rehme, DDS, NMD, CCN If you were building a new house, would you be concerned about the materials being used to construct your home? Years ago, asbestos was used in insulation products, fireproofing, acoustical materials, and floor tiles. We now know...
Recently, we ran across an Arizona TV station’s troubling investigative report on dental implants. Reports of problems with the devices are up. Way up. Analyzing yearly data, there were less than 13,000 reports of problems in 2018. In 2021, reports skyrocketed to...
Evidence shows the risk that “silver” mercury amalgam fillings pose to human and environmental health. Even the FDA now advises against them for roughly two-thirds of Americans. Still, many dentists prefer it, especially for filling the back teeth - teeth that...
When it comes to biological dentistry, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach for any procedure, no matter how minor. And whatever the procedure, biocompatibility is key - perhaps more than ever now that dental allergies appear to be on the rise. “According to the...
When it comes to biological dentistry, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach for any procedure, no matter how minor. And whatever the procedure, biocompatibility is key - perhaps more than ever now that dental allergies appear to be on the rise. “According to the...
We regularly see the benefits of platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in our patients, but it’s always good to see new research confirming clinical results. The latest is a review in the current issue of JADA, for which 7 earlier randomized controlled trials were analyzed...
When a patient asks to have their mercury amalgam fillings removed, we always want to be sure that their new fillings are made with biocompatible materials. You never want to take out one source of toxicity only to replace it with another. Yet that’s exactly what...
As we say, the best dental material of all is natural tooth. There’s simply nothing better. But there are times when decay or damage means we need to repair or replace it. In that case, the best material is one that you’re biocompatible with, be it composite,...
I've always tried to explain to my patients; "the best dentistry in your mouth, is no dentistry at all." Even with all the knowledge, education and research that has been provided to our dental profession, our best efforts will never be able to restore your teeth...
When an individual discovers they have a food allergy, the obvious thing to do is eliminate that food choice from their diet. Continual exposure to these sensitive foods could create symptoms like itching, nausea, diarrhea and abdominal pain. More severe cases can...
In March 2008, a television investigative reporter filed an intriguing story that caught my eye due to the nature of its subject matter. The title of his report was, "Chinese Dental Products May Hide Danger." An Ohio woman, who was suffering from mouth pain, had a...