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Follow on Google News | Los Angeles Periodontist Discusses Filling Composite That Eliminates Bacteria And Regenerates TeethNew Fillings Carry Antibacterial Properties That Could Replace Common Conventional Fillings
By: The Total Smile Led by Huakun Xu, PhD., MS, director of the Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering at the University of Maryland Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, the team successfully created the composite by examining the details of tooth decay in how the bacteria develops in the biofilms and plaque on the surface of the tooth. Knowing that the bacteria are the main agent in causing cavities, researchers created a composite that actively destroys the bacteria and remineralizes the tooth. In addition to this, Xu and his team also added antibacterial properties to the primer dentists first use on the drilled out cavity and added the same antibacterial properties to the adhesive that binds the filling to the tissue of the tooth. This triple attack of the cavity targets the decay in all stages of the filling process so that the bacteria are completely eliminated. Though the far spread use of these cavity-fighting fillings may be a while off, the novel filling composite establishes a new process that may one day become standard practice in the fight against tooth decay. As a pioneer in the dental field, Dr. Alex Farnoosh is an expert in fighting advanced periodontal disease in addition to the cosmetic and surgical procedures performed at his practice in Beverly Hills. Dr. Alex Farnoosh states, “Tackling cavities as early as possible is essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Because tooth decay can advance quickly, fillings are an important tool that can stop the further deterioration of the tooth and protect the health of the surrounding tissue and teeth. I am excited to see what the future holds with respect to this new filling composite and look forward to more developments in this area.” To learn more about Dr. Farnoosh and how to achieve The Total Smile, visit: http://www.thetotalsmile.com End
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