Key New Molecules Uncovered That Could Help Tackle Tooth Loss and Regeneration
New research published in the Journal of Dental Research has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament. Our teeth take…
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Biomechanics of Dental Features and Tooth Wear
A team of biologists examined the functional biomechanics of dental features and tooth wear, finding that the biomechanical requirements on teeth change during one’s lifetime….
Natural Dental Wear Protects Teeth Against Fatigue Failure
In a newly published study, researchers analyzed modern human teeth, finding that material loss protects teeth against fatigue failure. Scientists of the Max Planck Institute…
Researchers Grow Bioengineered Teeth
In a new study, scientists at King’s College were able to produce bioengineered teeth containing dentine, enamel and viable roots by using cells isolated from…
Jawless Vertebrate Conodont Had Sharpest Yet Minuscule Teeth
The conodont, an extinct primitive marine vertebrate, had the sharpest teeth ever known, with tips just one-twentieth of the width of a human hair, and…