Scientists at King's College London have made a groundbreaking discovery by successfully growing human teeth in a lab using a patient's own cells. 🦷
This innovative breakthrough could potentially replace traditional dental fillings and implants with natural tooth regeneration.
In collaboration with Imperial College London, the researchers replicated the conditions necessary for early tooth development, enabling cells to communicate and form teeth.
This approach offers a longer-lasting and biologically compatible solution for dental care.
The team is currently exploring two methods: implanting early-stage tooth cells directly into the jaw or growing full teeth in the lab before transplantation.
If successful, this technology could revolutionize future dental care, providing a more natural and effective solution for patients.