Researchers have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities.

Remineralization guided by peptides is a healthy alternative to current dental health care,” said lead author Mehmet Sarikaya, professor of materials science and engineering and adjunct professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Oral Health Sciences. The new biogenic dental products can — in theory — rebuild teeth and cure cavities without today’s costly and uncomfortable treatments. “Peptide-enabled formulations will be simple and would be implemented in over-the-counter or clinical products,” Sarikaya said. https://www.technologynetworks.com/proteomics/news/curing-cavities-with-peptide-products-299650?utm_campaign=Newsletter_TN_BreakingScienceNews&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=62078379&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8Q8Xo1QoNq0y2KeufdZiv2jh_452LQl8pER3779WJ0owv7ESO20xGBYg05mC45xizWWKtyz-XxGTjPAQGqGmuNaJRnUw&_hsmi=62078379