Revolution in dentistry: healing without drilling on June 2!

Revolution in dentistry: healing without drilling on June 2!

Bürgerschaftssaal des Greifswalder Rathauses, 17489 Greifswald, Deutschland - In dentistry there is a constant further development of the methods for the treatment of caries. On Monday, June 2nd, 2025, a lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Splieth takes place as part of the lecture series "University in the Rathaus". The topic is "Drilling or healing: new approaches in caries therapy", which is organized by the city of Greifswald and the University of Greifswald. Admission is free.

Traditionally, caries is viewed as a disease where holes are created in the teeth, which then have to be sealed. However, this view increasingly changes. Experts see tooth decay as a chronic disease that affects the balance between minerals and teeth. Caries management aims to reduce caries activity or even heal through remineralization without having to be drilled. This could not only revolutionize the treatment methods, but also support the aesthetic and functional rehabilitation of the teeth.

biomimetic approaches in cariest therapy

In modern dentistry, biomimetic dentistry is gaining in importance. The principle of imitation of nature is pursued in order to achieve a natural restoration of the teeth, whereby the mechanical, biological and optical properties of the teeth are taken into account. Minimally invasive methods and high -quality, metal -free materials are in the foreground. The preservation of the natural tooth substance is crucial because healthy teeth have a balance between strength and elasticity.

Technological progress now enable caries to treat caries using innovative methods such as the use of calcium phosphate systems that support non-fluoride remineralization. These systems are designed to improve the bioavailability of CA 2+ and PO _{4 3- ions, which is particularly important under conditions such as hyposalivation. The use of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) has also proven to be promising, since these nanocomplexes are able to release ions under acidic conditions and thus inhibit demineralization processes.}

summary of the latest developments

In digital dentistry, the biomimetic approach aims to reconstruct the biomechanical and aesthetic integrity of the teeth. Future developments could significantly advance the clinical application of biomimetic approaches, including the use of function-optimized β-tricalcium phosphate (FTCP) or natural products such as Galla Chinensis and Hesperidin who have the potential to promote reminalization.

The relevance of these topics is not only clear using the example of the lecture series in Greifswald, but also in clinical practice, where the focus is increasingly focused on less invasive techniques that prioritize the preservation of natural tooth substance. Further information on the lecture series can be found on the website of the University of Greifswald here .

Overall, the groundbreaking research and development work in cariest therapy offers exciting perspectives for the future and opens up new ways to treat caries that not only promote the health of the teeth, but can also preserve their aesthetics.