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INNOVA Technologies Corp. Announces Breakthrough in Periodontal Test Kit Development

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A significant advancement in oral health diagnostics has been achieved by INNOVA Technologies Corp. with the development of a periodontal test kit that can diagnose serious gum disease in just one hour. The patented test, invented by Dr. Jaro Sodek and Dr. Chris McCulloch at the University of Toronto, utilizes a simple and painless method to detect the presence of a specific enzyme associated with periodontal disease. This early diagnosis allows for successful antibiotic treatment, preventing costly and painful procedures that often follow delayed diagnosis. The company anticipates commercializing the product within a year and is confident that regulatory approval will be relatively swift, given the in-vitro nature of the test.

Key Takeaways:

  • INNOVA Technologies Corp. has achieved a one-hour test time for its periodontal test kit, exceeding the initial objective.
  • The kit, invented by Dr. Jaro Sodek and Dr. Chris McCulloch at the University of Toronto, detects the presence of a specific enzyme associated with periodontal disease using a simple and painless method.
  • Early diagnosis using the periodontal test kit enables successful antibiotic treatment, preventing costly and painful procedures commonly associated with delayed diagnosis.
  • The periodontal test kit and the Endopore implant, a dental implant system also invented by the University of Toronto, are two of four inventions licensed through the Innovations Foundation.
  • Dr. Jaro Sodek believes that the one-hour test time can be reduced further with continued research and development.
  • The company anticipates commercializing the periodontal test kit within a year and expects a relatively short regulatory approval process due to the in-vitro nature of the test.
  • The Endopore implant, which has FDA approval, is an uncomplicated, safe, and effective method of anchoring dental prostheses, with a unique porous coating that enables approximately 1/3 shorter implants, easier installation, and reduced cost.
  • The periodontal test kit and Endopore implant are two of the four inventions licensed through the Innovations Foundation, which represents one of the highest records for a faculty within the University of Toronto.

Statistics:

  • The periodontal test kit can diagnose serious gum disease in just one hour.
  • The test detects the presence of a specific enzyme associated with periodontal disease using a simple and painless method.
  • Successful antibiotic treatment can prevent costly and painful procedures associated with delayed diagnosis.
  • INNOVA has the exclusive worldwide license to manufacture, market, and sell the patented Endopore dental implant system.
  • The Endopore implant is FDA-approved, and approximately 1/3 shorter than traditional implants, easier to install, less traumatic for the patient, and less expensive.
  • The Innovations Foundation has licensed four inventions from the University of Toronto's Dentistry faculty, representing one of the highest records for a faculty within the University.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, June 29, 1995.
  • INNOVA Technologies Corp. press release.
  • Innovations Foundation.
  • University of Toronto's Dentistry faculty.
  • FDA approval for the Endopore implant.
  • Innovations Foundation Board member, Mr. Kenney.

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