Cavity-Filling Material May Eliminate Bacteria, Regrow Tooth

Cavity-Filling Material May Eliminate Bacteria, Regrow Tooth

The solution to reverse the effects of tooth decay may be on the way.

Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry have created a new cavity-filling system that enables tooth tissue to regrow, in addition to killing almost all of the residual bacteria.

The system includes a primer that is applied to the surface that is drilled out of the tooth. An adhesive is then put in place to enable the filling to bond to the tooth and the filling material. The combination of ammonium, silver nanoparticles and a high acidity—the substances that make up the material—serve to kill the bacteria.

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