Breakthrough Gel Rebuilds Tooth Enamel and Strengthens Teeth
17 days ago
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- Innovative gel forms a layer over teeth and recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to rebuild enamel.
- Developed by scientists from the University of Nottingham, the gel strengthens and regenerates enamel through epitaxial mineralization.
- The gel mimics the enamel-developing matrix, promoting the growth of fluorapatite nanocrystals that restore enamel's structure and strength.
- Tests on human molars showed the remineralized enamel was nearly identical to healthy enamel and had superior resistance to wear and acid.
- The technology is safe, scalable, and designed for clinical use, with potential products expected soon through the startup Mintech-Bio.
- Preliminary results are promising, but long-term durability and effectiveness in vivo remain to be tested.