Take care of your teeth

[Bill Mattocks]

Rather, scientists are at the early stages of theoretical research along that path. I believe there have been a couple of studies that have had some success along those lines in rats. We're probably quite a few years out from clinical trials with humans.

I don't think I want any rat teeth, though.

 

[Tony Dismukes]

I don't think I want any rat teeth, though.

How about beaver teeth? Really strong and able to chew through almost anything.

 

[Steve]

Rather, scientists are at the early stages of theoretical research along that path. I believe there have been a couple of studies that have had some success along those lines in rats. We're probably quite a few years out from clinical trials with humans.

I’m curious what the perceived benefit is. Seems like an expensive and complicated way to do something that is basically a lifelong fix already. What am I missing?

 

[Gerry Seymour]

I’m curious what the perceived benefit is. Seems like an expensive and complicated way to do something that is basically a lifelong fix already. What am I missing?

I wonder if the idea is being able to implant them without needing the post, so less invasive. If not that, I can’t think what the advantage might be.

 

[Gyakuto]

Rather, scientists are at the early stages of theoretical research along that path. I believe there have been a couple of studies that have had some success along those lines in rats. We're probably quite a few years out from clinical trials with humans.

Incredible medicine that regrows teeth is about to enter human trials

A breakthrough tooth regrowing drug will finally enter human trials this year. Here's everything we know so far.

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Very promising!

 

[Gerry Seymour]

Incredible medicine that regrows teeth is about to enter human trials

A breakthrough tooth regrowing drug will finally enter human trials this year. Here's everything we know so far.

bgr.com

Very promising!

I'd love that to actually come about in my useful lifetime. I have 2 or 3 that could need replacing.