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Follow on Google News | Study: Nanodiamonds may help dentists to stabilize dental implants by stimulating bone growthBy: Calabasas Dental Institute According to MedicalNewsToday.com, a recent study conducted by scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles, shows that nanodiamonds, which are much smaller versions of regular diamonds, contain certain properties that may improve bone growth surrounding dental implants and help combat oral diseases such as osteonecrosis, a disease where bone breaks down due to reduced blood flow. The study showed that nanodiamonds, which are invisible to the human eye, contain certain surface properties that deliver bone growth proteins more effectively than traditional methods. The scientist who conducted the study said that they looked at the safety of the nanodiamond particles and initial studies indicate that they are well tolerated. As such, the potential of using nanodiamonds in dental and bone repair applications is increased, they said. Conventional methods use bulky collagen sponges to deliver bone growth promoting proteins to the affected area, but with nanodiamonds, the solution can be delivered through non-invasive procedures such as an oral rinse or injection. According to the study, nanodiamonds bind quickly to both fibroblast growth factor and bone morphogenetic proteins or BMPs, which are used to promote bone growth. Because the nanodiamond has a unique surface, it allows a slower and more sustained release allowing the affected area to be treated for a longer time. Dental implant expert Dr. Greg Rubin, of the Calabasas Dental Institute, the only multi-specialty dental center of its kind in the area, says using a natural material is logical. βIt makes sense that nanodiamonds, being a natural carbon-based material, would be tolerated so well by the body since our bodies are made from similar carbon-containing organic materials,β he said. βI find this very interesting and I am looking forward to reading more research about it. Once this procedure is proven effective and FDA approved, we will be the first ones to use it in clinical applications.β End
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