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A Novel “Host-Guest”-Based Supramolecular Hydrogel for Dental Pulp Regeneration (Case No. 2023-154)

Summary: Researchers in the Department of Dentistry at UCLA have developed an innovative hydrogel for a vast array of biomedical and tissue engineering applications. Background: Hydrogels have emerged as powerful tools in biomedical engineering due to their ability to provide a supportive environment for cell growth, tissue repair, and drug delivery....

Published: 10/14/2024 | Inventor(s): Alireza Moshaverinia, Weihao Yuan

Keywords(s): anti-dehydration, Drug Delivery, dynamic identification, hydrogel, Stem Cells / Regenerative Medicine, Targeted Therapy, tissue regeneration

Category(s): Chemical, Materials > Functional Materials, Platforms > Drug Delivery, Platforms > Drug Delivery > Antibody Delivery Platforms, Platforms > Drug Delivery > Nanoparticles, Platforms > Drug Delivery > Viral Delivery Systems, Therapeutics > Cell Therapy, Therapeutics > Medication, Therapeutics > Stem Cells And Regenerative Medicine

Zeolite Imidazole Framework-8 (Zif-8)-Based Osteoinductive and Inflammation-Inhibitory Coating for Dental Implants (Case No. 2023-141)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the School of Dentistry have developed zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) nanoparticles-based implant coating system for the controlled release of therapeutics. Background: One of the most significant advancements in clinical dentistry over the past four decades is the development of osteointegrated dental implants....

Published: 9/9/2024 | Inventor(s): Alireza Moshaverinia, Weihao Yuan

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Category(s): Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Dental, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Coatings, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Materials

2020-763 Dental White Spot Treatment

UCLA Researchers in the department of Dentistry have developed a toothpaste formulation for the preventative treatment of dental white spots that otherwise left untreated can lead to cavity formation.BACKGROUND:White spots are a visual indicator of the process of demineralization (early caries) underneath intact dental enamel. Bacteria in the mouth,...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Alireza Moshaverinia, Sahar Ansari, Benjamin Wu, Mahdi Hasani

Keywords(s): consumer health products, Dental, tooth decay, toothpaste

Category(s): Therapeutics > Dental

From Teeth to Hearing: A Promising Source of Stem Cells for Sensorineural Hearing Loss Treatment (Case No. 2020-135)

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Dentistry have identified a novel source of stem cells that selectively differentiate towards auditory progenitors under appropriate conditions, for the treatment of both acute and chronic sensorineural hearing loss. BACKGROUND: Hearing loss is the most prevalent sensory disability in humans....

Published: 9/26/2023 | Inventor(s): Alireza Moshaverinia, Sevda Pouraghaei Sevari

Keywords(s): Cns, iPS/stem cells, Life Science Research Tools, Medical Devices and Materials, Therapeutics & Vaccines

Category(s): Therapeutics > CNS and Neurology, Therapeutics > Stem Cells And Regenerative Medicine > Ips Stem Cells

Biomimetic Artificial Periodontal Membranes and Method of Fabricating the Same (Case No. 2018-369)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Departments of Dentistry and Chemistry have developed a novel biomimetic and degradable periodontal polymer membrane for use in guided tissue regeneration. Background: Periodontitis is a chronic destructive inflammatory disease of tooth-supporting tissue that affects more than 64 million American adults, with inadequate...

Published: 8/8/2023 | Inventor(s): Alireza Moshaverinia, Paul Weiss, Mohammad Hasani-Sadrabadi

Keywords(s): Dental, Medical Devices and Materials

Category(s): Medical Devices, Therapeutics > Dental

Dental Adhesive Hydrogels and Uses Thereof (Case No. 2017-897)

Summary: Researchers at the UCLA School of Dentistry and the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry have developed novel biodegradable, photocurable, and non-toxic hydrogel-based adhesives, which can be used for periodontal tissue regeneration and personalized precision oral care. Background: In the field of tissue engineering, biomaterials are...

Published: 4/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Alireza Moshaverinia, Paul Weiss, Mohammad Hasani-Sadrabadi

Keywords(s): Dental, Medical Devices and Materials

Category(s): Medical Devices, Therapeutics > Dental

Bioactive Adhesive Dental Restorative Cement (Case No. 2017-979)

Bioactive Adhesive Dental Restorative CementSUMMARYResearchers led by Alireza Moshaverinia from the School of Dentistry at UCLA have developed a novel restorative dental cement that promotes remineralization of damaged teeth.BACKGROUNDDental restorative materials are used to fill in cavities or to replace lost tooth structure due to trauma (i.e. a chipped...

Published: 4/24/2024 | Inventor(s): Alireza Moshaverinia, Mohammad Hasani-Sadrabadi

Keywords(s): Dental, Medical Devices and Materials, Therapeutics & Vaccines

Category(s): Medical Devices, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Dental