Researchers at King’s College London found that the drug Tideglusib stimulates the stem cells contained in the pulp of teeth so that they generate new dentine – the mineralised material under the enamel.
Teeth already have the capability of regenerating dentine if the pulp inside the tooth becomes exposed through a trauma or infection, but can only naturally make a very thin layer, and not enough to fill the deep cavities caused by tooth decay.
But Tideglusib switches off an enzyme called GSK-3 which prevents dentine from carrying on forming.
Scientists showed it is possible to soak a small biodegradable sponge with the drug and insert it into a cavity, where it triggers the growth of dentine and repairs the damage within six weeks.
The tiny sponges are made out of collagen so they melt away over time, leaving only the repaired tooth.
That is by far the coolest thing I’ve heard this year.
WHAT.
Me and my 11 cavities are paying attention.
please god let this become a thing quickly
I require this to be a thing immediately so I don’t lose any more teeth. fuckin sign me up to be experimented on.
A little late for me by this point, but neat.
THIS IS SO COOL ❤
I really hope this quickly becomes a reality 😀
And that it’s super affordable for people
I was born with a genetic trait where I don’t have ANY adult teeth (apart from my four front teeth basically) so this is HUGE for me! I won’t have to get dentures in my 40s hell to the yeah!
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