Teeth are one of the first things we see - a nice smile can win over anyone. Join us for a discussion in Malta Café Scientifique's upcoming event, Smart Teeth with the participation of lecturer Prof. Josette Camilleri Barbara from the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the University of Malta. The lecture will  be at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.15pm) on 3 May in the Cinema room at Spazju Kreattiv at St James Cavalier in Valletta.

Teeth can be chipped or lost due to head injuries, dental caries or periodontal disease. Dental caries is caused by multiple factors namely bacteria which are present in the mouth that cause the breakdown of the tooth. Periodontal disease, on the other hand, weakens the bone around the tooth with the possibility of the tooth becoming loose and eventually lost.

Although there are measures that restore the appearance of teeth and their function, they do not regenerate the tooth. Prof. Camilleri Barbara will talk about the future of dentistry- regeneration of teeth through smart materials.

Poster thanks to Rebecca Tong & Stephanie Ghio

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