Growing an entire new tooth—or starting the process so that the cells can continue it when implanted—will require biomaterials like this recently developed hydrogel. Human teeth really could someday ...

Tooth loss affects millions around the world, caused by decay, gum disease, injuries, and some diseases. Missing teeth do more than make it hard to chew or talk. They also impact appearance and ...

“Lab-grown teeth would naturally regenerate, integrating into the jaw as real teeth,” said Zhang. “They would be stronger, ...

Routine dental visits typically involve check-ups, cavity fillings, crowns, and various other essential services provided by ...

Researchers at King’s College London say the breakthrough could lead to patients regrowing lost teeth in future ...

More than 150 dentists, dental hygienists and other oral health professionals wrote a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asking the federal government to end mercury-based dental fillings ...

The project could eventually offer patients a biological alternative to artificial fillings and implants, using their own cells to grow replacement teeth that integrate naturally into the jaw.

A British tourist was “nearly burnt alive” in his hotel room in Egypt when he got an electric shock which went through his fillings. Steve Ellis, 42, says he was on a ten night trip at the ...

Lab-grown teeth are expected to be more durable and resistant to decay and since they are made from human cells, would grow into the jawbone, reducing the risk of rejection. Besides, lab-grown teeth ...

The second, and more traditional choice, is the silver-coloured mercury-based dental amalgam, long favoured for its durability and affordability, particularly in cost-conscious re ...

If successful, this approach would mean no more dentures, fillings, or implants. Instead, your own cells could grow a real, living tooth — a permanent, natural replacement. Animals like sharks ...