Bioactive glass can be used in tooth fillings to reduce the ability of bacteria to attack composite tooth fillings. Written by Agencies | Published : December 27, 2015 11:18 AM IST ...

The first data on dental fillings that can actively repair tooth decay has been presented by a researcher. This data, indicating smart repair of tooth decay, prolonging the life of composite ...

Composite fillings show over 80% success in young children treated under general anesthesia. Bulk-fill methods reduce procedure time by 60% while maintaining high restoration quality. Material ...

Scientists using nanotechology have created the first cavity-filling composite that kills harmful bacteria and regenerates tooth structure lost to bacterial decay. This first-of-a-kind ...

When dental restoratives (fillings) are used to fill a tooth cavity, bacteria linger or lodge on the surface between the tooth and the filling material. They build in number, producing acid, and ...

As a result, more than 122 million composite tooth restorations are made in the US every year. Dr Kruzic said: ‘Almost all fillings will eventually fail.

This story is from June 16, 2014 New tooth decay treatment spells the end of fillings PTI / Updated: Jun 16, 2014, 16:49 IST Follow us ...

Photo courtesy of Tel Aviv University “When bacteria accumulate on the tooth surface, they ultimately dissolve the hard tissues of the teeth. Recurrent cavities — also known as secondary tooth decay — ...

Dental Fillings May Repair Tooth Decay: In a breakthrough, researchers claim to have developed new dental fillings that can actively repair tooth decay, prolong the life of composite fillings and ...

In a breakthrough, researchers claim to have developed new dental fillings that can actively repair tooth decay, prolong the life of composite fillings and reduce the need for mercury based amalgams.