'Tooth repair drug' may replace fillings

Re:'Tooth repair drug' may replace fillings by ricardobeat on Monday January 09, 2017 @10:02PM (#13362196)

That discussion got me on a search spree. Apparently others have picked up on the root-analogue implant idea and it is now available in the Netherlands, maybe soon in the USA: http://www.replicatetooth.com/for-patients

This one is still made of titanium though, the Zirconia ones by BioImplant seem to make more sense.

Anyway, not a cure but at least you don't need someone drilling into your head when cavities win a match.

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Re:'Tooth repair drug' may replace fillings by fractallyte on Tuesday January 10, 2017 @05:51AM (#13363985)

There are some major issues with the Replicate system: a paucity of actual cases (I also can't see any long term follow-ups); and the fact that the actual implant is a dark grey - this unpleasant discoloration will show through gums.

BioImplant has a long history, with comprehensive case histories and follow-ups readily viewable on the website. This is very important for medical credibility. (I worked with the creator of BioImplant.)

On the other hand, Replicate Tooth has a very nice website!

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