00:00If your dental implants feel like cold metal, you're stuck in the past.
00:04But if your tooth could sense pressure and texture, welcome to the future.
00:08Here's what's changing in dentistry.
00:10Researchers have created a bioengineered tooth implant that does more than just fill the gap.
00:15It actually connects with your gum tissue and fuses with nerves, just like a natural tooth.
00:20Unlike old-school metal implants that just lock into bone,
00:23this new design uses a scaffold, packed with dental stem cells, proteins,
00:27and even a memory foam-like layer that helps it blend with your body.
00:31Animal tests? Super promising.
00:34In rats and pigs, these living implants grew real tooth-like tissue,
00:38reconnected nerves, and stayed healthy for weeks with no rejection.
00:42The big deal? Sensory feedback.
00:44You'll be able to feel pressure, temperature, and even texture,
00:47things regular implants just can't do.
00:50Human trials are already starting in Japan,
00:52and future versions might even use your own stem cells for a perfect fit.
00:55So if you're dreaming of a tooth replacement that acts and feels like the real thing, hang tight.
01:02The future of dentistry is closer than you think.
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