Diamonds -- a tooth's best friend?
Thursday, October 22, 2015 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Gold, silver and porcelain are among the many materials dentists can use to fix damaged teeth. Soon diamonds -- at least tiny, microscopic ones -- could be added to that list. Scientists have developed a new material with nanodiamonds that has the potential to improve current root canal therapies and help prevent future infection.