SweetBio Inc.
Dissolvable honey membrane promotes gum healing
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
To enhance the healing process following tooth loss and produce better outcomes after subsequent bone grafts, SweetBio Inc. has developed a dissolvable membrane that contains a small amount of medical-grade Manuka honey. This honey comes from New Zealand and contains the compound MgO, which has been found to have wound healing, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.
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