Dental caries, or tooth decay, continues to be the most prevalent infectious disease in the world, presenting significant public health challenges and socio-economic consequences. Dental caries, or ...

Dr. Cheon’s research focuses on engineering a biomimetic system that combines nitric oxide (NO)-releasing peptide amphiphiles with hydroxyapatite (HA) composites. These materials are designed to ...

Human digested dentin matrix extract (DDME) may be used as a biomaterial for dentin regeneration, making it a possible option for vital pulp therapy like pulpotomy, according to an animal study ...

Root canals can rob teeth of their natural biological response when infected tissue is replaced with synthetic biomaterials. To combat this problem, researchers have developed a method -- inspired by ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Scientists are examining a new treatment for advanced tooth decay that may eliminate the need for specialist dentists to ...

Nanomedicine. 2012;7(11):1743-1753. Current studies focus on the identification of the correct population of cells, suitable signaling molecules and desirable scaffold materials that will be used as ...

Scientists are testing a novel technology to treat endodontic diseases more effectively through tissue regeneration instead of root canal therapy. Because the technology promotes formation of the type ...

Dental pulp injury caused by trauma or deep caries often leads to inflammation, tissue necrosis, and eventual loss of tooth vitality. In severe cases, bacterial invasion and sustained immune responses ...

An indirect pulp cap is one method of preserving a tooth that has decay, trauma, or other damage. The crown of your tooth is the part of the tooth you can see in your mouth. It has three layers: ...