A professor of nanoscience in the University of Madras has developed a product to fill the cavity after a tooth is extracted. The material used not only protects the cavity post-extraction but also heals the bone and prevents infection.
“The socket fit hemostat combines the benefits of advanced bioactive glass materials and highly compatible natural polymer. The products are available in desired tooth shapes (incisors/canine/molar/pre-molar) and can stop bleeding within two minutes of implantation. It elucidates an excellent anti-bacterial activity and superior bio-compatibility with the surrounding tissues. Also, this flexible socket fit hemostatic product serves as an alveolar bone preserver,” explained S. Balakumar, professor at the National Centre for NanoSciences and Nanotechnology in the University.
The project was done in collaboration with SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, with a fund of ₹50 lakh from Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
