NOVEMBER 2024LIFE SCIENCES REVIEW 19tooth. In fact, we like to say we've worked closely with nature to fashion the first biomimetic tooth in both form and function. The hardness and compressibility of our crowns compare directly to those of natural teeth" says Guy.The start-up company is preparing to debut its first market-ready products at the upcoming April Holistic Dental Association show in Herndon, Virginia. The initial product launch will feature temporary crowns for both adults and pediatric patients. Following this introduction, it has ambitious plans for the summer, including the announcement of permanent implant-supported crowns and the introduction of dentures. The strategic focus will extend to targeting government agencies like the Veterans Administration of the United States, pediatric dentists, and "consumers who are mindful of the whole human environment, biologically for their own health and ecologically for the whole world," Guy says.Over two decades of research and development has resulted in the creation of another of Dentivia's products, NOVOSSATM, a minimally processed proprietary bone replacement material composite of vegetable ivory, hydroxyapatite, and other carefully guarded natural trade-secret ingredients. NOVOSSATM is set to undergo clinical testing at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse and is scheduled for a debut in the latter half of 2024 and Q1 of 2025.Based upon previous studies conducted on animals, NOVOSSATM is expected to outperform existing alternatives and will revolutionize bone replacement procedures, starting with applications like ridge preservation following tooth extraction," says Dr. Pasquale Scutari, Dentivia's Chief Dental Officer and a seasoned oral surgeon with three decades of experience. "With promising prospects, this naturally derived and highly effective material is poised to elevate the standard in bone replacement within the medical market," he adds.In a significant achievement, Dentivia has secured a 100 percent certification as a Bio Preferred Provider for its temporary crown material under the United States Department of Agriculture's Bio Preferred program. This notable designation aligns seamlessly with its mission of providing a truly natural, green, and renewable biomaterial in the dental industry. With plans to rapidly penetrate the market, the company is gearing up for an impactful marketing campaign, aiming to inform consumers that, for the first time, a biobased biocompatible and eco-friendly alternative is available. As Dentivia stands at the forefront of innovation, this certification reinforces its commitment to providing a revolutionary solution in the dental space, setting a new standard for sustainability and natural compatibility for the whole dental world. Our mission is to deliver dental solutions that embody complete greenness, renewability, and optimal biocompatibility. In contrast to standard tooth and bone replacement materials our innovative approach revolves around creating biobased biodegradable materials, that mimic the durable structure of natural human teeth and bones
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