Developing stronger and more durable dental materials for better tooth restoration
Official title: Uniquely high conversion and mechanically robust composite restorative materials for functionally elevated performance
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10646845 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new dental materials that make fillings and other repairs for tooth decay stronger and longer-lasting, so you can enjoy better dental work that doesn’t need to be replaced as often.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 5, 2023 |
| Project end | September 4, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $441,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R21DE032797-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10646845 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals requiring dental restorations due to tooth decay or damage.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no need for dental restorations or those who have already received treatment with existing materials may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating advanced dental materials that enhance the strength and durability of restorations used in treating tooth decay. By utilizing innovative hydrogen bonding techniques in polymer chemistry, the project aims to develop new composite materials that can withstand wear and provide better performance than current options. Patients can benefit from these materials through improved dental restorations that last longer and require fewer replacements. The research involves testing these materials under various conditions to ensure their effectiveness and safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to dental materials that significantly improve the longevity and performance of tooth restorations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in enhancing dental materials through innovative polymer chemistry, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stansbury, Jeffrey W. — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Stansbury, Jeffrey W.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.