Painless dental treatment without drilling

New method is supposed to cure tooth decay on its own

06/18/2014

If the final mineralization of the toothache leads to tooth decay, the patient can not avoid undergoing a partially painful dental treatment with drilling, injections and fillings. British researchers have now developed a painless and gentle treatment that could cure tooth decay by remineralizing the tooth.

Remineralization is said to cure tooth decay without painful dental treatment
Decay - also known as tooth decay - occurs when the toothache demineralizes. The result is caries lesions that can develop into holes in the teeth. If the dentist detects tooth decay, he acts quickly: Anesthetic injection, drilling and finally filling the tooth. This procedure, which is usually unpleasant for the patient, is now being put to a stop by British researchers. According to King's College, they have developed "a painless procedure that cures caries on its own by initiating the healing process by remineralizing the affected tooth." The minerals are thereby introduced into the tooth with a small amount of electricity that is "not noticeable to the patient," the researchers say.

„The way we treat teeth today is not ideal. When we repair the teeth by getting a filling, a cycle of drilling and refilling begins for the affected tooth, because ultimately any 'repairing' fails“, said Professor Nigel Pitts of King's College. „Not only will our treatment be smoother for the patients and better for their teeth, it will be at least as cost effective as the current dental treatments. In addition to the fight against tooth decay, our instrument can also be used to lighten the teeth. "

The new method called „Electrically Accelerated and Enhanced Remineralization“ According to the researchers, (EAER) could reach market maturity within three years. However, private investors are still wanted, writes King's College. (Ag)