Researchers Find Bioactive Glass May Prolong Life Of Tooth Fillings.

EurekAlert (12/22) hosts an Oregon State University release announcing that engineers at the university have found “bioactive” glass may “help reduce the ability of bacteria to attack composite tooth fillings – and perhaps even provide some of the minerals needed to replace those lost to tooth decay.” The research, published in the journal Dental Materials, suggests that bioactive glass could prolong the life of composite tooth fillings. “The bacteria in the mouth that help cause cavities don’t seem to like this type of glass and are less likely to colonize on fillings that incorporate it,” said Jamie Kruzic, a professor and expert in advanced structural and biomaterials in the OSU College of Engineering. “This could have a significant impact on the future of dentistry.”