Injectable hydrogel could keep root canals from killing teeth

When a root canal is performed, the infected dental pulp inside a tooth is replaced with tiny rubber rods – unfortunately this leaves the tooth dead, and thus likely to become infected again. A new procedure, however, may be able to keep such teeth alive and strong.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• American Chemical Society
• Hydrogels
• New Jersey Institute of Technology
• Regenerative Medicine
• Teeth

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