The first data on dental fillings that can actively repair tooth decay has been presented by a researcher. This data, indicating smart repair of tooth decay, prolonging the life of composite fillings ...

To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or ...

Scientists have developed a new pain-free filling that allows cavities to be repaired without drilling or injections. The tooth-rebuilding technique developed at King's College London does away with ...

Fillings which help teeth to self-repair from ongoing decay have been invented by scientists. Hailed as a revolution in dental care, the compound - known as bioactive glass - not only blocks cavities ...

A dental filling can replace parts of a damaged tooth and prevent further decay. Although fillings are usually permanent, your doctor might initially treat tooth decay with a temporary filling. Keep ...

The first data on dental fillings that can actively repair tooth decay is presented by Professor Robert Hill. Professor Hill is Chair of Physical Sciences at the Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary ...

The procedure for a dental filling is used to repair minor fractures or decay in the teeth, as a form of restorative dental treatment. A dental filling can help to even out the surface of the tooth ...