No one can answer this question for me: why would I want ANOTHER SET of my porous enamelled, rotten teeth that put the children of at least TWO dentists through college until an oral surgeon finally put them out of my misery?
I just had my first ever implant last June. It’ll be my last. I hope this new idea works out because the implant procedure is a major PITA.
The problem I see is what other “growth” will this promote and where?
I’m near the end of my life cycle and I okay with the original production models I have left.
PATIENT: "Doc, you're the greatest!"
DENTIST: "Of course they're 'mouse teeth' ... "
I’m 63 and still have a baby tooth. I broke two back molars on popcorn kernels and had to have them pulled a year ago. Was planning to get implants or a bridge this winter, but at the last cleaning the dentist said to not bother. A wisdom tooth has magically appeared and is moving into the space.
Tooth & hair regrowth on horizon???
Dang! In 6 weeks I’ll be 91...
Where were these researchers 6-years ago?
Teeth?! What about hair?!
If anyone actually reads the article then they would see that this only applies to those born with a specific condition. And it is only for the young.
The whole field of regenerative medicine has huge promise. I don’t expect it overnight, but cracking the code that will enable people to regrow healthy organs or limbs or nerve tissue will eventually work miracles for all sorts of injuries and ailments.
Gums I need GUMS then won’t lose the teeth!!
This past week I just finished a complete dental restoration. It was 3+ years in the making with orthodontics and restorative dental work. While I have that hollywood smile now, I often wondered what it would be like pulling the teeth and regenerating them instead. Imagine no more ortho work and things like implants or crowns being things of the “ancient” past.
Growth limited to the mouth or ... ?
So you take this medicine.
And it processes throughout your system.
And some collects at your ‘exit port’.
Will you grow some teeth there?