L2M – Multi-layered Collagen Scaffolds for Periodontal Regeneration

This project is developing a new type of collagen-based material that can help reattach loose teeth caused by severe gum disease or injury. When gum tissue and bone are damaged, teeth can loosen or fall out because the natural structures that anchor them are destroyed. Current treatments only partially repair this damage and often fail to restore proper teeth function. Our team has created a tri-layered collagen scaffold that imitates the natural layers of human dental support tissue, helping the body rebuild them in the correct order and restore teeth attachment. Through the Lab2Market program, we will explore how this innovation could be brought from the lab into dental clinics by studying market needs, pricing, and adoption barriers. This work will help the partner organization advance its mission of turning Canadian research discoveries into real-world health innovations that improve patient outcomes and reduce long-term dental treatment costs.

Faculty Supervisor:

Eli Sone

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Partner:

DMZ Ventures Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

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