X-ray Microscope Designed To Study Jet Engine Components Now Probes Tooth Dentin
...entin, the porousmaterial that lies under the hard enamel of teeth. An x-ray tomographic microsc...mineral. But because tooth decay eats through the enamel and into theunderlying layer of the tooth, a bond must be formed with the dentin. Because dent...Drug Treatments For Asthma May Cause Erosive Tooth Damage
... form may be prone to increased dissolution of the enamel surfaces of their teeth. This is because the powdered form of the drug is more acidic. The authors suggest that as more children are now using the powdered form of asthma drugs, doctors should advise children to rinse their mouths with water directl......at regulate the formation and organizationof tooth enamel by controlling the substance's crystalline growth....ogy (CCMB) four years ago. "More than 98% of tooth enamel consists of carbonated calcium hydroxy-apatite,"says CCMB research professor A.G. Fincham, Ph.D. "E...Study finds some bottled water has more bacteria and less fluoride than tap water
... cause fluorosis, a demineralization of the dental enamel that may result in discolored teeth. Manufacturers are not required to include fluoride levels on their labels, but the researchers believe they should be. Currently, consumers must either get their water tested or contact the manufacturer for this ...Undergraduate conducts high-tech tests on dental enamel
...search to help scientists find out how human tooth enamel is affected by acids that reach the mouth through ...ho grew up in Goffstown, N.H., stumbled into tooth enamel testing last year while looking for a research project within the Department of Materials Science a...Material could lead to self-healing cavities
... sealant for artificially induced caries in bovine enamel and weve been able to see the growth of new mineral," Antonucci said in a telephone interview. Demineralization of teeth is what leads to cavities (caries). The composite materials he is working with contain amorphous calcium phosphate, or ACP for sh...Shedding some light on teeth whiteners
... white, all right, but it also destroyed the tooth enamel and led to massive tooth decay, says the weekly ma...ay if taken during the early childhood, when tooth enamel has yet to harden completely, C&EN explains. Over time the antibiotic mixes with light and oxygen an...2004 Award for Basic Research in Biological Mineralization goes to Dr. Yoshiro Takano
... credited for his work on calcium transport in the enamel organ as well as for other studies related to biological mineralization. The IADR Basic Research in Biological Mineralization Award, supported by Unilever Oral Care and consisting of a cash award and a plaque, is designed to stimulate, encourage, and...Scientists image tooth decay in the 3rd dimension
...straight away. This leads to the break-down of the enamel (the protective surface coating) and mineral loss occurs. At this stage, re-mineralization is possible and is helped by good dental hygiene V regular cleaning with toothpaste and fluorine mouthwash. The technique developed by Simon Poland and his co...USC dental researchers develop first test for predicting cavities in children
...n to prevent cavities, and over-brushing can cause enamel erosion. The USC test suggests that genes play a greater role in tooth decay now than at any time in the past. Gross malnutrition and negligent oral hygiene are rare in developed societies: That leaves a child's genes as the prime determinant of his ......wed journal, found that over time, exposing dental enamel to bottled lemonades, energy drinks and sports drinks can do more harm to tooth enamel than soft drinks. "This study revealed that the enamel damage caused by non-cola and sports beverage...... caused by the effect of acid on the teeth. Dental enamel is the thin, outer layer of hard tissue that helps... When food or drink that is acidic is consumed the enamel will soften for a short amount of time. Typically, saliva slowly helps to restore the natural balanc...