Scientists have found a gene that allows them to grow tooth enamel in the Lab. Coupled with the ability, already available, to grow the insides of teeth we have the capability to grow replacement teeth. Read here.
This sounds like something that could have more applications than just to rebuild and replace teeth which even by itself is going to be a boom for all those with sweet teeth. I understand enamel is strong and robust against most things, acids excluded. It will be interesting to see what uses this will be put to by our brightest scientists.
Very interesting ,but I wonder if we will ever hear of this discovery again?
Dental works comes through to the consumer a lot quicker than normal medical products. I think this will be in the real world pretty soon. It’ll be expensive though.
What would be the unit cost?
Very expensive for the initial buyers. Remember how much porcelain strips to cover your teeth were when they first came out?
Remember that they are classed as vanity items.