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Briefing
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- Dental Nanosurgical Procedure – Technion-Israel Institue of Technology researchers developed nanosurgical procedure that performs minor surgery on collagen fibers that connect teeth to bone
- How It Works – Engineered nanoparticles consisting of liposome vehicles are filled with enzyme collagenase, which allows body’s natural enzymes to break down and weaken collagen fibers
- Comparison to Traditional Surgery – Tests showed rats that received nanoparticle treatment had better tooth alignment, reduced tooth relapse, faster recovery, and less pain compared to those that underwent traditional surgery
- Next Steps – Plans to expand to other organs and challenging procedures in future
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Healthcare/Health Sciences
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Organization
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The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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February 15, 2018
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