The Technology: Biocompatible hydrogel scaffold improves dental pulp regeneration and tooth repair. This technology is a hydrogel scaffold composed of polymer and fibrinogen that regenerates dental pulp as an alternative to root canal therapy. Dental pulp is the soft, connective tissue found within teeth that provides essential nutrients and is primarily responsible for responding to tooth damage.
Applications:
Fabrication of tissuescaffolds for vascular engineering. This technology is a simple method for fabricating tubular devices with well-aligned fiber organization for vascular tissueengineering. Tubular vessels formed from biocompatible materials are widely used in vascular tissueengineering applications, and can also serve as vascular grafts and nerve guides.
The Technology: Biomaterial composite matrix responsive to changes in humidity and water content. This technology integrates hygroscopic bacterial spores into a matrix of stiff filaments. Genetically engineered to obtain the best hydroscopic, hygroscopic, and physical properties for the desired application.