An innovative gel that forms a layer over teeth and then recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to build new enamel has the potential to change dental treatment. To date, we don't have any ...

Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength ...

Beyond repairing decay, the gel can be applied directly onto exposed dentine (the sensitive layer beneath the enamel).

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A new era of dental care may be dawning as scientists work to find revolutionary technologies to combat what has become a persistent global health crisis, ranging from AI-powered diagnostics and 3D ...

If there’s one thing that ends up costing Aussies more than they’d like in time, money and emotional despair, it’s damage to our tooth enamel. Whether we’re brushing too enthusiastically or eating too ...

Enamel, the tough outer covering of a tooth, is the hardest substance in the human body. It is also notoriously difficult to replicate artificially. Throughout history, dentists have repaired damaged ...

Tooth enamel is the strongest material in the human body, yet it cannot regrow once lost. This thin, protective outer layer shields the teeth from acids, bacteria, and wear. When enamel erodes, the ...

Got teeth? Great news! Scientists have created a synthetic tooth enamel they claim is stronger than actual human teeth. To develop it, the team needed to replicate the interconnected nanowires of ...

Eating candy is a fun indulgence, but having a dentist drill holes in your teeth is a recipe for pain. Unfortunately, eating a lot of sweets may be an express ticket to the dentist’s chair, because ...

Enamel hypoplasia is a developmental defect resulting in thin, deficient, or missing enamel, increasing the risk for dental caries. The condition can stem from hereditary factors, like amelogenesis ...

Imagine a world where cavities could be reversed instead of being drilled and filled. That possibility is now closer than ever. According to a 2024 study published in Nature Communications, scientists ...