Maple Compound Inhibits Bacterial Biofilm, Promises New Oral Care Solution

Can We Really Regrow Teeth? Groundbreaking research from Japan is exploring an experimental drug that blocks the USAG-1 protein, which normally prevents new tooth growth. By reactivating dormant tooth buds, this treatment could help humans develop a natural “third set” of teeth. Current phase: Human clinical trials began in October 2024 (adults aged 30–64 missing at least one tooth). Future trials: Planned for children with congenital missing teeth (anodontia). Possible availability: If safe and effective, broader use could begin around 2030. This could transform dentistry—shifting from replacement (implants, bridges, dentures) to regeneration. Are we entering the age of tooth regeneration? #ToothRegeneration #DentalInnovation #ClinicalTrials #FutureOfDentistry #DentalResearch #Implantology #RegenerativeMedicine #OralHealth #Vrdental #HyderabadDentist #vrdental #vrdentalkukatpally

🦷✨ This study tests gelatin–chitosan hydrogels for dental use. Results: good degradation & swelling, strong antimicrobial action vs. S. mutans, and improved mechanical properties. Promising as postoperative care dressings. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dPtn93N2 #Biomaterials #Dentistry

 🔎 Cemented vs. Screw-Retained Restorations – a long-standing debate in implant dentistry. Recent evidence shows no statistically significant difference in biological outcomes between the two approaches. Still, each carries unique risks: * Cemented: higher biological risk (excess cement). * Screw-retained: higher mechanical risk (loosening, misfit). Our latest article reviews the literature and explores practical considerations to guide clinical decision-making. 📖  Read the full article:  🔗 https://lnkd.in/eDqNnq7Y #DentalImplants #Implantology #RestorativeDentistry #BHIImplants

🦷✨ Ever wondered what makes complete denture fabrication such a complex journey? Dive into the groundbreaking research led by Dr. Minal Tulsani from the Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge at DPU! 🏛️📚 In a world where geriatric care is more crucial than ever, ensuring dental clinicians have the right skills is vital. This study, published in the Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research, sheds light on the common challenges in denture fabrication. 🌍👵👴 Through a meticulously designed questionnaire, Dr. Tulsani and her team identified jaw relation and border molding as the trickiest hurdles for many budding dentists. 🔍📝 The findings emphasize a pressing need to strengthen the foundational training in dental programs, ensuring our future practitioners are well-equipped to provide top-notch patient care. 🏆🦷 With 140 responses analyzed, this research underscores the importance of bridging the knowledge gap in dental education. 📈🎓 Curious to learn more? Collaborate with us or share your thoughts! 🤝💬 https://lnkd.in/d8KmtXt4 #DentalResearch #Prosthodontics #Gerontology #HealthcareInnovation #SDG3 #MedicalEducation #DPUResearch #Dentistry

Rule number one: think like a rule breaker. The best innovations don’t come from staying inside the box. They come from rewriting it. That’s what happened when we developed Oral BioLign. People said dentistry and regenerative medicine don’t mix. We said: of course it makes sense—because we’re going to regrow bone. For patients with gum disease, current treatments are painful and invasive. With our launch, they won’t have to go through that anymore. When science and technology connect, outcomes improve—and patients win. #innovation #science #regenerativemedicine #dentistry #healthcare

📌 Case Report: Management of Perforation with MTA Chief complaint: Patient presented with symptoms in relation to 26y. Diagnosis & challenge: • Endodontic involvement with perforation detected radiographically. • Perforation cases are often associated with guarded prognosis if not carefully managed. Treatment plan & procedure: • Perforation was sealed using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA). • Working length was confirmed. • Symptom relief was evaluated before proceeding further. • Root canal treatment was completed with obturation. Follow-up: • At 3-month post-endodontic review, the patient was asymptomatic. • Radiograph demonstrated satisfactory healing and no evidence of further pathology. Conclusion: • Careful case selection, use of biocompatible materials like MTA, and proper follow-up can significantly improve the prognosis in perforation cases. • This case highlights the importance of stepwise management and documentation in endodontics. ⸻ #Endodontics #RootCanalTreatment #MTA #DentalCase #ClinicalDentistry #CaseReport #Dentistry #ToothPreservation #DentistLife

A revolutionary new drug designed to regrow human teeth has officially entered human trials, sparking global excitement among scientists and patients alike. This groundbreaking treatment could transform dentistry by helping people who suffer from congenital tooth loss or severe dental damage grow natural teeth again. Researchers have spent years developing this therapy, which works by stimulating dormant tooth buds in the jaw, encouraging them to grow into fully functional teeth. Early animal studies showed impressive results, with completely regenerated teeth that looked and worked just like natural ones. Now, human trials are underway to test its safety and effectiveness, with experts confident it could become widely available within the next few years. This innovation offers hope to millions of people who have relied on dentures, implants, or bridges. If successful, it could dramatically reduce the need for artificial replacements and give patients a chance to smile, chew, and speak with their own natural teeth once more. Dentists and researchers are calling this one of the most exciting advances in oral health in decades. #DentalBreakthrough #ToothRegrowth #HealthInnovation #MedicalMiracle

🦷 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹: 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 Oral health is more than a smile – it’s closely linked to overall well-being. Diseases like caries or periodontitis can impact not only the mouth but the entire body. With the project “𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹”, Fraunhofer IMWS is developing innovative 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀. These models mimic the complex interactions of the oral microbiome and provide a solid basis to: 🔬 evaluate dental care products, 💡 develop new therapies, 🛡️ and strengthen prevention. A unique focus: 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 (e.g. calcification) affect the stability of oral biofilms – opening new perspectives for dentistry and industry alike. 👉 Our goal: creating reproducible, practice-oriented models that pave the way for the 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. More information about the project 👉https://lnkd.in/ekPb5Y7t #OralHealth #Biofilm #DentalInnovation

Many patients with kidney failure are placed on dialysis treatment while they wait for a life-saving organ donor, but for some it does not come quickly enough. That’s why research at LHSCRI and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is so important. Learn how a clinical trial could help extend the lives of patients with kidney failure through a new dialysis filter designed to remove more waste from the blood: https://lnkd.in/gGBzmPRT