The Tooth Patch by Kinki University May Eliminate the Need to Brush Teeth
Meghan Young — September 19, 2012 — Lifestyle
If a sudden eruption of cheering can be heard the street, especially from the mouths of children, it is because they have found out about the Tooth Patch by Kinki University. A unique development by researchers from the Japanese school, it is essentially protective enamel armor that could eliminate the need to brush teeth.
A thin film, measuring a mere 0.004 millimeters in thickness, the Tooth Patch by Kinki University has many benefits besides dispensing with teeth brushing. It can prevent decay, repair damaged enamel and even make teeth less sensitive. Made from hydroxyapatite, the main mineral in tooth enamel, it will take five years or more before it can used in used in practical dental treatment. Nevertheless, for cosmetic treatments, it will only be three years.
A thin film, measuring a mere 0.004 millimeters in thickness, the Tooth Patch by Kinki University has many benefits besides dispensing with teeth brushing. It can prevent decay, repair damaged enamel and even make teeth less sensitive. Made from hydroxyapatite, the main mineral in tooth enamel, it will take five years or more before it can used in used in practical dental treatment. Nevertheless, for cosmetic treatments, it will only be three years.
Trend Themes
1. Protective Enamel Armor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market alternative methods for dental hygiene that eliminate the need for traditional teeth brushing.
2. Decay Prevention and Enamel Repair - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new dental products and treatments that can prevent tooth decay and repair damaged enamel without traditional brushing.
3. Hydroxyapatite Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of hydroxyapatite in various industries beyond dental applications, such as cosmetics or materials science.
Industry Implications
1. Dentistry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate new technologies and materials like the Tooth Patch into dental practices to create more efficient and effective oral healthcare solutions.
2. Consumer Goods - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market consumer products leveraging protective enamel armor technology for oral hygiene and cosmetic purposes.
3. Materials Science - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the applications of hydroxyapatite and thin film technology in developing new materials for various industries, potentially revolutionizing manufacturing processes.
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