Resolvin E1 (RvE1) shows promise in dental pulp regeneration, enhancing Axin2-expressing cell proliferation and differentiation. It modulates inflammation, reduces infection severity, and prevents apical periodontitis, offering a new treatment approach for endodontic...
Genetically modified bacteria prevents tooth decay
Lantern Bioworks has developed Lumina, a genetically modified bacterium, to prevent tooth decay by outcompeting harmful oral bacteria. This innovative solution, which transforms sugar into alcohol rather than lactic acid, aims to make cavities obsolete. Originating...
DIM’s impact on oral health and longevity
3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM), a natural compound, shows remarkable efficacy in breaking down the biofilm of Streptococcus mutans, which is implicated in dental caries. DIM reduces biofilm formation by 92% and decreases the production of substances that bacteria use to...
Linking dental health to brain ageing
Exploring the intriguing link between dental health and hippocampal atrophy, this study reveals that in older adults, fewer teeth correlate with faster left hippocampal atrophy in mild periodontitis cases, while more teeth correlate with faster atrophy in severe...
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