Scientists successfully grow teeth in a lab
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The lab-grown teeth that could change dentistry forever
- Scientists have grown teeth in a lab, potentially revolutionising dental care.
- Researchers at King's College London developed a material that mimics the environment for tooth development, enabling cell communication and tooth formation.
- This breakthrough offers a potential alternative to fillings and implants, which have limitations in terms of durability and natural function.
- Lab-grown teeth, made from a patient's own cells, could integrate into the jaw and self-repair like natural teeth.
- Researchers are exploring two approaches: growing a whole tooth in the lab before implanting it, or placing early-stage tooth cells directly into the patient's jaw.