Scientists from King’s College London, UK, have successfully grown a tooth under laboratory conditions. The research team introduced a special material that enables cells to communicate with each other, mimicking the natural environment of growing teeth.
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This allows one cell to tell another to become a tooth cell, recreating the process of tooth development in the lab.
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Unlike implants that require invasive surgery, lab-grown teeth would naturally integrate into the jaw. They would be stronger, longer-lasting, and free from rejection risks, offering a more biologically compatible solution than current dental options.
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h/t: BBC
Photos: King’s College London
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