You read that correctly. A recent journal article in ACS Nano tells us that, in research, a layered, nano-sized dental film is responsive to bringing dead tooth pulp back to life. This is not science fiction; this truth is better than fiction. The miracle substance is called alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH), and when mixed with a common polymer, we get a dental film that attacks inflammation in the fibroblasts found in dental pulp. It’s like little superheroes fighting a life-or-death battle inside a tooth. The alpha-MSH nano-film also increased the number of fibroblasts to help renew life in dental pulp. This amazing finding could mean no more root canals!
Source: MedicalNewsToday
6 responses so far ↓
1 Jay Jacobson // Jul 6, 2010 at 8:33 pm
And what, my I ask, were the referrees in this journal article? What were the controls (eg. implants and/or vital teeth). No references and no STATS? Seems much ado about a crappy environment! JJ
2 Administrator // Jul 7, 2010 at 3:27 pm
I can only offer this… http://pubs.acs.org/action/doSearch?action=search&type=within&prevSearch=&target=&sortBy=&startPage=0&func=showSearch&result=true&pageSize=20&restrict=&displaySummary=&searchText=root+canal&title=&author=&abstract=&figure=&x=0&y=0&publication=40025957&pubDateRange=epubDateRange&startYear=&startMonth=&endYear=&endMonth=
3 Mette Sikjaer // Jul 8, 2010 at 4:25 am
Yes, there aren’t many specifics in any of the news articles about this research. It seems it was performed on rats? At least this article didn’t claim that the biofilm could replace dental fillings like many reporters have misinterpreted the results 😉
4 Administrator // Jul 8, 2010 at 8:37 am
Thanks for the comments. You’re on top of your game.
5 Dentist Milpitas // Jul 13, 2010 at 3:24 am
This is good news for people with dental phobia. I hope they continue to research on this and develop it for public use.
6 teeth whitening product // Jul 19, 2010 at 11:40 pm
This article has certainly given me a relief .I don’t have dental phobia but still I can’t bear the tooth ache . I recently done a RC operation & it was quite a trouble for me. This scientific nano layer called alpha-MSH may be a blessing in disguise for me.Thanks for sharing.I am very happy.
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