Οδοντιατρική Κλινική-Dental Excellence Athens

24/04/2026

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18/04/2026

I recently had one tooth extracted and two implants placed in my lower jaw by Professor Fourmouzis. With his decades of expertise, he performed the surgery efficiently and made me feel completely at ease.

I also had six fillings done by Dr. Anna, who worked carefully using a microscope and other specialized equipment.

Maritina at the front desk has always been warm, friendly, and patient.

Lucy Lu, Shanghai

18/04/2026

Tooth loss and gum disease may be quietly influencing weight gain—new research suggests.

A study in the Journal of Periodontology found that individuals with fewer teeth, reduced chewing ability, and signs of periodontal disease were more likely to gain weight over a 4-year period. The connection isn’t just about appearance—it reflects changes in how the mouth functions and how the body responds.

When teeth are missing, chewing efficiency drops. People tend to shift toward softer, more processed foods that are easier to eat but often higher in calories and lower in fiber. Missing molars, in particular, reduce bite force, making it harder to properly break down food and subtly altering long-term dietary patterns.

Gum disease adds another layer. Chronic inflammation from periodontal infection can influence the body beyond the mouth, while sore or bleeding gums can make chewing uncomfortable—further encouraging softer, calorie-dense food choices. Even before teeth are lost, function may already be compromised.

Over time, these combined effects can impact nutrition and weight. Maintaining healthy gums and preserving or replacing teeth helps protect chewing function—and supports better overall health.

📄 Source: Journal of Periodontology
Muñoz MS et al. DOI: 10.1002/jper.70100

18/04/2026

🔬 Prevotella intermedia: το βακτήριο που επιταχύνει τη φλεγμονή των ούλων

🦠 Το γνωρίζατε; Η Prevotella intermedia αποτελεί μέρος του λεγόμενου «πορτοκαλί συμπλέγματος» Socransky και συχνά συνδέεται με τα πρώιμα και μεσαία στάδια της περιοδοντικής νόσου, ειδικά όταν η στοματική μικροχλωρίδα είναι σε ανισορροπία.

💥 Τι κάνει: Παράγει ένζυμα και ουσίες που αποικοδομούν τον ιστό των ούλων και προάγουν ένα ιδανικό περιβάλλον για τον πολλαπλασιασμό των βακτηρίων, τροφοδοτώντας τη φλεγμονώδη διαδικασία και τον σχηματισμό περιοδοντικών θυλάκων.

⚠️ Γιατί είναι επικίνδυνο: Είναι ιδιαίτερα δραστικό, παρουσία προδιαθεσικών παραγόντων όπως το κάπνισμα, το στρες ή οι ορμονικές αλλαγές (π.χ. εγκυμοσύνη). Η ανεξέλεγκτη ανάπτυξή του συμβάλλει στην εξέλιξη της περιοδοντίτιδας και στην επιδείνωση των κλινικών συμπτωμάτων.

🛡️ Πώς το αντιμετωπίζουμε στη Dental Excellence: Μέσω προηγμένης μικροβιολογικής ανάλυσης, εντοπίζουμε την παρουσία της Prevotella και παρεμβαίνουμε με στοχευμένα πρωτόκολλα, λέιζερ υψηλής ισχύος και εξατομικευμένες θεραπείες για την αποκατάσταση της στοματικής μικροχλωρίδας και τον αποκλεισμό της φλεγμονής στη ρίζα της.

🦷 Γνωρίζοντας τα βακτήρια που ζουν στο στόμα σας, φροντίζετε την υγεία σας, όχι μόνο το χαμόγελό σας.

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🔬 Prevotella intermedia: il batterio che accelera l’infiammazione gengivale

🦠 Lo sapevi? Prevotella intermedia fa parte del cosiddetto “complesso arancione” di Socransky ed è frequentemente associata alle fasi iniziali e intermedie della malattia parodontale, soprattutto in condizioni di squilibrio del microbiota orale.

💥 Cosa fa: Produce enzimi e sostanze che degradano i tessuti gengivali e favoriscono un ambiente ideale per la proliferazione batterica, alimentando il processo infiammatorio e la formazione delle tasche parodontali.

⚠️ Perché è pericoloso: È particolarmente attiva in presenza di fattori predisponenti come fumo, stress o variazioni ormonali (es. gravidanza). La sua crescita incontrollata contribuisce alla progressione della parodontite e al peggioramento dei sintomi clinici.

🛡️ Come lo trattiamo in IMI-EDN: Attraverso analisi microbiologiche avanzate identifichiamo la presenza di Prevotella e interveniamo con protocolli mirati, laser ad alta potenza e terapie personalizzate per riequilibrare il microbiota orale e bloccare l’infiammazione alla radice.

🦷 Conoscere i batteri che popolano la bocca significa prendersi cura della salute, non solo del sorriso.

15/04/2026

If a compound found in vegetables might wipe out 90% of the bacteria causing your cavities, broccoli just became a lot more interesting.

14/04/2026

13/04/2026

Your teeth are not designed to handle constant pressure.

Clenching and grinding (also called bruxism) can quietly overload your teeth every night—or even during the day without you noticing. Unlike normal chewing forces, these repeated excessive forces push the tooth beyond its natural limits.

Inside your mouth, each tooth is supported by a tiny shock-absorbing structure called the periodontal ligament. When pressure becomes too strong or too frequent, this ligament starts to stretch and widen. Over time, this reduces the stability of the tooth.

This is why some people notice: • Tooth mobility (feeling slightly loose)
• Sensitivity when biting
• Jaw soreness or fatigue
• Small cracks or flattened chewing surfaces

It’s not just a “tooth problem.” It’s a load problem.

If this stress continues, it can accelerate bone loss around the tooth and worsen existing gum disease—making long-term damage more likely if left unmanaged.

The important part: this process is often silent in the early stages.

What you can do:
• Get evaluated for bruxism if you wake up with jaw tightness or headaches
• Use a professionally made night guard to reduce force impact
• Manage stress triggers (a major contributor to clenching habits)
• Treat underlying bite issues if present

Early intervention can prevent long-term damage.

Your teeth are strong—but they are not indestructible under constant pressure.

▪️Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

11/04/2026

08/04/2026

A clinical trial published in the European Heart Journal found that treating severe gum disease may do more than protect your teeth—it may help slow changes in blood vessels linked to heart attacks and strokes.

Researchers followed patients for 2 years and observed that intensive gum treatment reduced inflammation, limited bacteria entering the bloodstream, and slowed the thickening of the carotid arteries—the major vessels supplying blood to the brain. Even small reductions in this thickness are associated with meaningful improvements in cardiovascular risk.

This doesn’t mean dental treatment replaces heart care. But it highlights something critical:
your oral health is closely connected to your overall health.
Untreated gum disease may quietly contribute to long-term damage beyond the mouth.

This was a randomized clinical trial—one of the strongest forms of medical evidence.

📄 Source: Orlandi M, Masi S, Lucenteforte E, et al. Periodontitis treatment and progression of carotid intima–media thickness: a randomized trial. European Heart Journal. 2025.

03/04/2026

A new study from Hiroshima University highlights a surprising link between oral health and heart rhythm. The gum-disease bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) can enter the bloodstream and infiltrate heart tissue, promoting fibrosis that distorts cardiac structure, disrupts electrical signals, and increases the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib).

In experiments, mice exposed to P. gingivalis had higher rates of inducible AFib, while human atrial tissue from AFib patients showed correlations between bacterial presence and severe gum disease.

These findings underscore the importance of maintaining oral hygiene and managing periodontitis not only for healthy gums and teeth but also as a potential safeguard against broader cardiovascular complications.

(Source: Miyauchi et al., Circulation, 2025)