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Biogenic dental products could rebuild teeth and cure cavities

May 21, 2018 - amelogenin, an important ingredient for hard crown enamel.

Using what they learned about amelogenin and tooth formation, the researchers came up with a number of peptides. The smaller and simpler cousins of proteins, these particular peptides have similar tooth-building capabilities as amelogenin.

Each use of the peptides added a very thin layer of new enamel to the tooth. Over time, they can restore lost enamel and reverse tooth decay.

“These ...

Dentists may soon be able to repair and rebuild teeth rather than drilling and filling

July 21, 2019 - amelogenin – the protein required to form crown enamel – and came up with amelogenin-derived peptides. Peptides are fundamental components of cells that carry out certain functions, such as potentially repairing tooth enamel.

The newly devised peptides will be used as the active ingredient in the new treatment proposed by the study. “Remineralization guided by peptides is a healthy alternative to current dental health care,” said lead author Mehmet Sarikaya, ...

Researchers have developed a new way to regenerate dental enamel

July 31, 2018 - amelogenin, for example, plays a big role in guiding apatite crystal growth during enamel formation.

The researchers reported success in growing the synthetic equivalent of dental enamel. The new enamel could be produced on the surfaces of other tissues like the calcified material that make up teeth, even if the surfaces are highly uneven. The process is also reportedly simple and versatile.

The QMUL team's newfound ability to control the mineralization process ...