Cerium oxide nanoparticles could put a stop to tooth cavities
US researchers have found the material can prevent plaque from forming and could perhaps thwart tooth decay
A research group at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is using inorganic chemistry to solve a major challenge in clinical dentistry and oral medicine: preventing the plaque build-up on teeth that leads to cavities. The work was presented at the American Chemical Society’s virtual autumn 2020 meeting.