Students and researchers at Sechenov University have developed chewing gum with a unique enzyme system. It dissolves soft plaque and turns it into an antibacterial substance, the university said.
As a rule, people brush their teeth twice a day, but food debris remains on the enamel for hours during the day, fermented by bacteria, provoking the development of caries and other diseases. Our team of dentists and pharmaceutical technologists figured out how to make prevention a pleasant habit so that people themselves would want to do it. We have developed a special composition with an enzyme complex for care.
Enzymes and protein in the composition destroy cariogenic bacteria, and calcium strengthens the enamel. With prolonged use, the substances accumulate in the surface layer of the tooth and continue to protect even after temporary discontinuation of chewing gum.
The composition is currently being patented. The developers are awaiting the supply of raw materials to launch production in Russia. The project has already become a resident of Skolkovo and the Moscow Innovation Cluster.
The company emphasizes that chewing gum does not replace morning and evening brushing. But the team is already working on a product that can become an alternative to traditional hygiene.
