Bacteria in the teeth produces an acid while they consume the sugars found in drinks and foods, which causes tooth decay. The protective enamel coating of teeth is dissolved by this acid, which also ...

Bioactive glass materials have emerged as versatile agents in dentistry, combining tailored compositions of silica, calcium, phosphate and other network modifiers to interact favourably with oral ...

The history of synthetic glass-ceramic materials goes back to 1953. Initially, metals were the materials that were being researched for utilization as dental replacements and orthopedic implants.

Furthermore, receding gum lines and weakened enamel can expose nerve endings causing sensitive teeth which experience pain on contact with food and drink – particularly very cold or very hot ones. The ...

The 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) based in Maplewood, MN, is an American conglomerate that markets a wide range of materials, including laminates, abrasives, electronic materials, optical films and more. The ...

A team of researchers at Caltech and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created a new type of glass that's stronger than steel, but it might not make it out of your oral surgeon's office.

(Nanowerk News) Bioactive glass is a highly biocompatible material because of its bioactivity, osteoconductivity – a scaffold’s ability to support cell attachment and subsequent bone matrix deposition ...

It is a great pleasure to extend an invitation to participate in the World Conference on Glass Ionomer Cements: Toward Biomimetic Dentistry to be held in London, UK from 29 th-30 th August 2019 at ...

Made from a mixture of glass and an organic acid, glass ionomer cement is a tooth-coloured filling material available in different shades. It requires minimum tooth reduction and bonds chemically to ...