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Tooth enamel could be repaired

In human teeth, the clusters had given rise to a crystalline layer within 48 hours

30-Aug-2019

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Experts produce clusters of enamel-like calcium phosphate to crack age-old problem.

Clusters diameter is 1.5 nanometres, thanks to triethylamine, which prevented them from clumping

Clusters fused to crystalline hydroxyapatite, formed a layer with a tight arrangement.

Repaired enamel had similar strength and wear-resistance to natural, undamaged enamel.

Team hopes to use it in a trial in humans in one to two years.

Research had published in the journal Science Advances.

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Science Advances

Journal that publishes original research and reviews in all disciplines of science

Zhaoming Liu

Doctor of Sciences in Department of Chemistry.

Zhejiang University

High education institution in China

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Dental Health, Regenerative Medicine