Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand developed a new way to preserve caries-infected teeth and extend the life of dental fillings, according to Medical Xpress.
1. The University's Department of Chemistry and Dental School devised the technology that makes teeth more resistant to decay.
2. The technology utilizes specially-formulated, non-staining nanoparticles.
3. The new invention does not discolor teeth unlike other available products that turn teeth black.
4. Otago Innovation licensed the rights to the technology to a global dental manufacturer for more product development.
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