Researchers at King's College London have successfully cultivated a human tooth in a laboratory setting. This breakthrough, detailed in the ACS Macro Letters journal, presents a possible method for natural tooth regeneration, challenging traditional dental practices like fillings and implants. The team developed a novel material that allows for cellular communication, facilitating tooth cell differentiation and growth. With further research needed for clinical applications, the findings could greatly enhance dental care by providing a less invasive alternative to current restorative treatments involving fillings and implants.
"We developed this material in collaboration with Imperial College to replicate the environment around the cells in the body, known as the matrix."
"Previous attempts had failed, as all the signals were sent in one go. This new material releases signals slowly over time, replicating what happens in the body."
"Fillings aren't the best solution for repairing teeth, and this research could offer a more natural alternative."
"In theory the approach could have some significant advantages over conventional treatments like fillings and implants."
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