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Gum Disease Prevention – Vaccine for Periodontitis



Scientists from The University of Melbourne have identified candidate vaccine antigens for the wide-spread gum disease periodontitis. The advanced stages of periodontal disease is a common problem all around the world, which leads to destruction of the tissues and later tooth loss at an early or middle age, and bone loss reduces the chances of replacement with a proper prosthesis.

Tooth Enamel In-Mouth Regeneration

Nathan Cochrane has discovered a new way of treating tooth decay without using traditional fillings and extractions. The main idea consists in reversing the tooth decay and making the enamel re-grow. The whole process takes place at night, while the person sleeps.