Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGBIn the project, which is funded by the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, a completely new, cost-effective and safe method for the causal treatment of caries is to be developed as a "proof of concept".
The aim is to produce a chewing gum that contains bacteriophages to kill the bacteria that cause caries. As a result, damage to the tooth substance and the spread of caries should be prevented.
In detail, the project therefore deals with the following aspects:
In detail, the project therefore deals with the following aspects:
- Screening and characterisation of suitable bacteriophages
- Development of the cultivation process
- Formulation and integration of bacteriophages into chewing gum
- Analysis of the caries reducing potential in the application