Tooth sensitivity is one of those common annoyances that sounds minor until you have it. One cold drink, and it feels like ...

Scientists from the University of Nottingham's School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, ...

Despite their hard, rigid structure, teeth are not classified as bones. They are distinct entities primarily composed of ...

Ranking among the X-Men probably isn't all that it's cracked up to be, but who wouldn't want their uncanny ability to regenerate lost bone or tissue? New research into tooth repair and stem cell ...

The stem cells in our teeth can be energized to fill in chips, cracks, and cavities, researchers say, and the findings could one day possibly make dental cement obsolete. The work has been conducted ...

Discusses the characteristics of enamel and dentin and the role they play in adhesive dental restoration The chapters also present an overview on the wear properties of dental ceramics, glasses and ...

The dentist's drill is a sound that sends shudders down the spines of many people, so it sure would be nice if teeth could just repair themselves. Thankfully that's not as far-fetched as it sounds – ...

Human teeth have to serve for a lifetime, despite being subjected to huge forces. But the high failure resistance of dentin in teeth is not fully understood. An interdisciplinary team of scientists ...

A team of researchers including those from Biotechnology Center of the TU Dresden (BIOTEC), have found that stem cells could be used for several forms of tissue engineering including tooth repair.

Share on Pinterest Teeth-whitening products could be causing damage to the layer under your enamel. Getty Images If you’ve sought out teeth-whitening products, you might want to keep in mind how they ...