Wisdom Teeth

Growing Teeth Formula

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Researchers at the  Institute of Biotechnology of the University of Helsinki developed a computer model reproducing population-level variation in  teeth. This has implications for growing correctly shaped teeth. With more than 15 years of work, Jukka Jernvall and his team have compiled data on the evolutionary development of mammal teeth and the main aspects of a formula for making teeth emerging. According to a mathematical computer model, a rather simple basic formula seems to be behind the complex gene puzzle resulting in tooth formations. The jungle of gene networks has a ‘patterning kernel’ which regulates the variation of teeth among individuals. It is possible that human teeth from the incisors to the molar teeth may result from a single factor which regulates cell division. The researchers have investigated their model on seal teeth. The Ladoga ringed seal collection  at the … Read more

Stone Disabled After Wisdom Teeth Removal

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I found a nice update piece on Austin Stone who was disabled due to a  faulty medical gas line during the extraction of his wisdom teeth. To see what I have reported earlier about Stone on this blog visit https://blog.teethremoval.com/stone-left-blind-after-wisdom-teeth-removal/. The new update piece on Stone talks about how he continues to push forward. He now walks with a cane and his also aided by tow full time paraprofessionals. He is attending Kansas State School for the Blind. Unable to run as he did on the track team in high school he is now taking up music as a release. Stone’s story will also soon be shown on Cable TV.

Brain Scan and Wisdom Teeth Pain

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For those that are not familiar, Function MRI commonly called fMRI can help show an area in the brain that is under pain. Tara Renton of King’s College London has recently done a study using fMRI scans and arterial spin labeling in order to measure how much oxygenated blood flows through certain areas in the brain. She applied this study to determine how oxygenated blood correlated with the intensity of pain in 16 young men shorty after having their wisdom teeth removed. In the future this could be used to better understand how much pain one feels as a result of wisdom teeth removal and how it may differ amongst individuals. PopSci has stated that “some critics believe that the study’s emphasis on short-term, localized agony oversimplifies the concept of pain to the point of uselessness. Since pain involves the … Read more

Medical Gas Regulations in Kansas – Result of Wisdom Teeth Removal

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I previously reported on Austin Stone who was left blind, hard of hearing, and now has problems with his speech as a result of complications from medical gas when he had his wisdom teeth removed. The articles of interested are https://blog.teethremoval.com/stone-left-blind-after-wisdom-teeth-removal/ and https://blog.teethremoval.com/wisdom-teeth-removalleads-to-coma/ Now it is reported that Kansas has approved a bill where regulations must be followed for installation of medical gas systems. Specifically now a licensed individual must be responsible for any repairs, maintenance and inspection of medical gas piping systems. Surprising this bill was rejected by 32 in the Kansas House. Before this becomes law it must now go to the Kansas Senate. The source of this information is http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2010/mar/23/kansas-house-approves-medical-gas-installation-reg/?city_local

Children Visit the Dentist More If Parents Do So

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A new report in the journal Pediatrics shows that children’s level of regular dental care is strongly associated with their own parents’ dental care history. This really comes as a no brainer to me. It is noted that tooth decay and cavities is particularly common among   low-income and minority children. The researchers looked at data from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey and its Child Health Supplement. This consisted of   a cross sectional study of basic health and demographic information and answers to questions on health topics of current interest. There were around 6000 matched pairs of data regarding dental visits for both a child and parent in the same household. Among parents who reported seeing a dentist during the preceding year, 86% of children had also seen a dentist. On the other hand 64% of the children of parents … Read more