http://news.discovery.com/tech/biotechnology/tooth-regeneration-gel.htm
- Although this is good news for teeth, the research could also be applied to heal bones and other tissues in the body.
Dentists could soon hang up their drills. A new peptide, embedded in a soft gel or a thin, flexible film and placed next to a cavity, encourages cells inside teeth to regenerate in about a month, according to a new study in the journal ACS Nano. This technology is the first of its kind.
Regenerative Gel &— Regenerate Teeth, Tooth Regeneration, Fill and Prevent Cavities &— Peptide, Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH) &— Colgate
http://www.colgate.com/en/us/oc/oral-health/conditions/cavities/article/ada-08-regenerative-gel
The finding could make a trip to the dentist's office more pleasant, said Dr. Berkirane-Jessel, Ph.D. Instead of a drill, patients could receive a dab of gel or a thin film against an infected tooth, healing the teeth from within.
The gel contains a peptide known as MSH, or melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Previous experiments have showed that MSH encourages bone regeneration. Since bones and teeth are fairly similar, the French scientists reasoned the result could be the same and tested the film on mice teeth, finding success.