Eva Rubenov — August 9, 2006 — Science
References: gizmag
Thanks to a Canadian invention, you will soon be able to regrow your own teeth.
"A team of researchers from the Canadian University of Alberta researchers has created technology to regrow teeth - the first time scientists have been able to reform human dental tissue. Using low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), scientists have created a miniaturized system-on-a-chip that offers a non-invasive and novel way to stimulate jaw growth and dental tissue healing. The researchers are currently working on turning their prototype into a market-ready model and expect the device to be ready for the public within next two years." - Giz Magazine
"It's very exciting because we have shown the results and actually have something you can touch and feel that will impact the health of people in Canada and throughout the world," said Dr. Jie Chen, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the National Institute for Nanotechnology.
"A team of researchers from the Canadian University of Alberta researchers has created technology to regrow teeth - the first time scientists have been able to reform human dental tissue. Using low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), scientists have created a miniaturized system-on-a-chip that offers a non-invasive and novel way to stimulate jaw growth and dental tissue healing. The researchers are currently working on turning their prototype into a market-ready model and expect the device to be ready for the public within next two years." - Giz Magazine
"It's very exciting because we have shown the results and actually have something you can touch and feel that will impact the health of people in Canada and throughout the world," said Dr. Jie Chen, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the National Institute for Nanotechnology.
Trend Themes
1. Tooth Regeneration - The development of non-invasive technology to regrow human dental tissue creates opportunities for dental care innovation.
2. System-on-a-chip Technology - The use of miniaturized system-on-a-chip technology for low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) to stimulate growth and healing presents new, innovative possibilities in medicine and beyond.
3. Non-invasive Treatment - The creation of a non-invasive method for promoting jaw growth and dental tissue healing opens up possibilities for disruptive innovations in the dental and medical industries.
Industry Implications
1. Dentistry - The dental industry can look towards the development of non-invasive tooth regeneration as an opportunity for disruptive innovation in dental care.
2. Medical Devices - The development of miniaturized system-on-a-chip technology for LIPUS presents an opportunity for the medical device industry to innovate in treatment methods.
3. Biotech - Biotechnology can explore the possibilities of non-invasive tooth and tissue regeneration through low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) technology.
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