A new microscopically thin film developed by Japanese scientists help prevent tooth decay or make the tooth appear whiter. The "tooth patch" is a hard-wearing and ultra-flexible material made from hydroxyapatite, the main mineral in tooth enamel, that could also mean an end to sensitive teeth. "This is the world's first flexible apatite sheet, which we hope to use to protect teeth or repair damaged enamel," said Shigeki Hontsu, professor at Kinki ...Monday, 17 September 2012
New Patch Could Help Prevent Tooth Decay
A new microscopically thin film developed by Japanese scientists help prevent tooth decay or make the tooth appear whiter. The "tooth patch" is a hard-wearing and ultra-flexible material made from hydroxyapatite, the main mineral in tooth enamel, that could also mean an end to sensitive teeth. "This is the world's first flexible apatite sheet, which we hope to use to protect teeth or repair damaged enamel," said Shigeki Hontsu, professor at Kinki ...
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