No more fillings or implants? Why world’s first lab-grown teeth are a big deal

No more fillings or implants? Why world’s first lab-grown teeth are a big deal

Scientists at King’s College London have successfully developed a human tooth in a lab for the first time. The major development could someday lead to patients getting back their lost teeth, offering an alternative to fillings or dental implants

Unlike fillings and implants, which are fixed and unable to adjust to changes over time, a bioengineered tooth made from a person’s own cells could integrate seamlessly into the jaw and repair itself like a natural tooth. Image courtesy: King’s College London