Goodbye Fillings? Teeth Have Been Successfully Grown in a Lab

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00:00Goodbye fillings! Teeth have been successfully grown in a lab.

00:05Scientists discovered a potential for adults to grow replacement teeth,

00:09offering a natural alternative to fillings. Unlike humans, animals like elephants and

00:14sharks can regrow teeth throughout life. If replicated in humans, this could transform

00:19dentistry. New research on lab-grown teeth is pivotal to achieving this breakthrough.

00:25Dentists rely on fillings and implants that weaken teeth and cause sensitivity.

00:34King's College London has researched lab-grown teeth for over a decade.

00:39These teeth, made from patient cells, function naturally, avoiding invasive surgery and long-term

00:45problems. Zhechen Zhang from King's College explains their collaboration to create a matrix,

00:50allowing gradual cultured cell communication for tooth formation,

00:54mimicking natural processes.

00:59Researchers are exploring implanting lab-grown teeth in patients,

01:03either by transplanting tooth cells to missing areas or growing teeth fully in labs before

01:08implantation. This shift towards regenerative medicine uses human biology for repair,

01:14offering sustainable dental solutions, as Dr. Ana Angelova-Volponi emphasizes its revolutionary

01:20potential. Poor dental health can severely affect communication, eating and socialization,

01:26and is linked to infections and cardiovascular problems, especially in the elderly. Lab-grown teeth

01:32promise a dental revolution. A King's College lecturer describes this technology as potentially

01:38transformative for dentistry.