# Enamel-Like Dental Coatings This Synthetic Dental Coating Exceeds Enamel Hardness By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-dental-coating References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/medical/engineered-dental-coating-hardness-natural-tooth-enamel/) & [urfu.ru](https://urfu.ru/en/news/43627/)  This synthetic dental coating has been developed by scientists in Russia and Egypt in a bid to [strengthen teeth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remineralizing-chewing-gum) in a manner that's inspired by enamel. The coating consists of hydroxyapatite paired with an amino acids complex that mimics the functionality of enamel, which was then applied to healthy teeth. The coating was then monitored to see how it would perform and was found to exceed the hardness of [natural tooth enamel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claybrite) on the nanoscale. Study author Pavel Seredin spoke on the synthetic dental coating saying, "We have created a biomimetic mineralized layer whose nanocrystals replicate the ordering of apatite nanocrystals of tooth enamel. We also found out that the designed layer of hydroxyapatite has increased nanohardness that exceeds that of native enamel.” Image Credit: [Depositphotos](https://depositphotos.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Synthetic Dental Coatings:** Development of enamel-mimicking synthetic dental coatings could create a new class of dental materials to address tooth decay and damage. - **Biomimetic Mineralized Layers:** Creating biomimetic mineralized layers with nanocrystals that replicate apatite nanocrystals in tooth enamel could improve the strength and durability of dental materials. - **Nanohardness:** Research into the nanohardness of dental materials could lead to the development of stronger, more resilient coatings and implants for teeth. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dental Materials:** The development of enamel-like dental coatings could revolutionize the dental materials industry by providing a new class of stronger, more resilient coatings and implants for teeth. - **Biotechnology:** The use of biomimetic materials and the study of nanohardness in dental research could drive innovation in biotechnology and material science. - **Healthcare:** New developments in synthetic dental coatings and biomimetic mineralized layers could lead to improved dental healthcare and better outcomes for patients with tooth decay and damage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artificial Tooth Enamel Replacements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artificial-enamel.md) - [Enamel Care Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enamel-care-serum.md) - [Active Protection Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensodyne-pronamel-active-enamel-shield.md) - [Enamel-Strengthening Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronamel-clinical-enamel-strength-deep-clean.md) - [Mouth Mineral-Balancing Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enameguard.md) - [Revitalizing Oral Care Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vvardis-1.md) - [Nano Hydroxyapatite Mouthwashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluoridefree-mouthwash.md) - [Silver-Infused Whitening Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanosilver-whitening-toothpaste.md) - [Oral Health-Improving Chewing Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smile-gum.md)