Could your dentist one day replace your missing tooth with a real, organic tooth derived from your own genes? If a certain research team has its way, dental patients may soon have this option. Though the science is still in its early stages, a London-based group has exhibited some success is growing “test-tube teeth” from stem cells. The hope is that a dentist may be able to clone a patient’s tooth and implant it into his or her mouth, where it can take nutrients from your mouth and behave exactly like one of your original teeth.
Until this technology becomes available, our Lynnwood dentistry clinic offers many good options for replacing a missing tooth. Contact us to learn more about dentures, implants, bridgework, and more.
