The dental resin, created by scientists at Poland's Medical University of Silesia, protects teeth by halting decay and preventing bacterial growth, offering a painless alternative to traditional methods.

Professor Małgorzata Skucha-Nowak, the lead researcher, said the resin can block bacteria and their toxins from penetrating the tooth’s hard tissues. It also prevents bacteria from multiplying by adding another layer of defense.

Skucha-Nowak said: “This resin not only protects the enamel but also prevents further decay.

“The procedure is painless for patients and simple for dentists—just apply the resin and cure it with a special light.”

The new method improves on a technique first used in 2009 by German company DMG.

While the original approach involved saturating weakened enamel with resin, the Polish version introduces a bacteriostatic ingredient.

This addition increases effectiveness compared to currently available products.

The innovation is the result of years of collaboration between the Medical University of Silesia and the Silesian University of Technology.

Talks now are underway with a major pharmaceutical company to bring the resin to market.