Tooth on a Chip Speeds Dental Research

Dec-21-19 A new tooth-on-a-chip device could help speed cavity prevention research as well as offer personalized treatment options.

Hailed as the first of its kind, the tooth-on-a-chip simulates the way bacteria cause cavities by entering the tooth through the enamel. The device features a thin slice of a human molar placed between a pair of clear rubber slides cut by channels that allow fluids to flow through, which allows the team to study how the tooth interacts with bacteria. Along with speeding research into better, longer-lasting cavity fillings, the system could eventually be used to create a personalized dental filling ideal for individual patients.

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