Remineralization Part 2
Can You Reverse Tooth Decay? Curodont Biomimetic Remineralization Offers Hope
The ways to prevent cavities include proper diet, home care routines, oral probiotics, and mineralizing products such as hydroxyapatite.
The ways to TREAT smaller cavities in the enamel without drilling a tooth:
1. SDF – this arrests decay but doesn’t regrow enamel
2. Icon Resin Infiltration – this fills the cavity without drilling the tooth but doesn’t regrow enamel
3. Curodont P11-4 self assembling peptides – this reverses decay and mineral loss to effectively “regrow” enamel
Remember from our last blog that there are currently no reliable ways to re-mineralize deeper cavities that are into the dentin, however the future remains bright!
What is Curodont?
Curodont is a revolutionary biomimetic remineralization treatment that mimics nature's way of repairing teeth. The key to Curodont lies in its use of self-assembling peptides. These are short chains of amino acids that, when applied to the tooth, have the unique ability to:
Penetrate deep into the lesion: Unlike traditional fluoride treatments that only work on the surface, Curodont reaches the deeper layers of the affected enamel.
Stimulate remineralization: The peptides act as a scaffold, attracting calcium and phosphate ions from saliva and promoting the formation of new hydroxyapatite crystals, the building blocks of healthy tooth enamel.
Target specific areas: Curodont can be applied directly to the affected areas, minimizing impact on healthy tooth structure.
Regenerative medicine focuses on replacing damaged tissue with biologically similar tissues. Curodont offers us the first opportunity to truly regenerate enamel inside of the cavity lesion.
Benefits of Curodont Biomimetic Remineralization:
Minimally invasive: Curodont offers a potential alternative to drilling and fillings, preserving healthy tooth structure.
Treats early cavities: Curodont is most effective in treating early stages of tooth decay, potentially preventing the need for more invasive procedures.
Reduces sensitivity: Remineralization can strengthen tooth enamel, reducing dentin hypersensitivity, which causes painful toothaches.
Promotes long-term oral health: By encouraging remineralization, Curodont can help prevent future cavities and promote lasting oral health.
Curodont has proven to be safe and effective in a body of research. It breaks down into natural amino acids (think pieces of proteins) to either be digested or secreted, and it is a minimal topical dose dissolved in water.
It is important to note that Curodont is a relatively new treatment, and further research is ongoing to fully understand its long-term efficacy and compare it to traditional methods. However, it offers a promising approach to managing tooth decay and conserve vital tooth structure from drillng!
If you are concerned about tooth decay or interested in learning more about Curodont, give us a call!