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When will we be able to GROW teeth for transplant?

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me@privacy.net - 28 Mar 2009 18:12 GMT
Of all the genetics science going on I should would
like to have someone grow me a few new teeth that could
then be transplanted into my jaw to replace bad teeth.

How close is this to happening?
Mark & Steven Bornfeld - 28 Mar 2009 18:25 GMT
> Of all the genetics science going on I should would
> like to have someone grow me a few new teeth that could
> then be transplanted into my jaw to replace bad teeth.
>
> How close is this to happening?

    I don't think we're close BUT I've heard that dental organs are a
subject for investigation for stem-cell research.  Obviously this is not
likely to be the greatest medical need, but I'm guessing that there is
something to do with the embryology of the dental organ that makes it a
convenient subject for investigation.  This might lead to some useful
therapies sooner than what otherwise might be the case.

http://whyfiles.org/shorties/147tooth/

Steve

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New B. - 28 Mar 2009 19:07 GMT
>> Of all the genetics science going on I should would
>> like to have someone grow me a few new teeth that could
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>
>Steve

As usual SB gives an informative answer and lesson
on how to not be flippant.
Always a Gentleman.

But, lettuce be clear hear. <;-)>
The human heart is more likely to be more marketable,
desired, and expensive organ to be developed.

One may live without teeth, but one may not live without
a functioning circulatory/respiratory system.

Even though the "specialists" still try to restrict implant placement,
there are courses for the GP.  Placement and equipment instruction
is now readily available.
Still, the practitionerthat has the most experience, as a rule of
thumb, may be the quickest.
But the astute practitioner, who has excellent skills, is usually
the best bet.

The cost of a dental implant, has started to normalize, much like the
costs of a better,faster Processor, more RAM,  Larger HDD  notebook
computer. Still it ain't cheap.

Again, we may look at the prevalence of breast implants to gauge what
technology will be pursued.

The market always dictates development.

Cialis anyone ?
me@privacy.net - 28 Mar 2009 20:08 GMT
Mark & Steven Bornfeld <bornfeldmung@dentaltwins.com>
wrote:

>This might lead to some useful
>therapies sooner than what otherwise might be the case.
>
>http://whyfiles.org/shorties/147tooth/
>
>Steve

Interesting article!!

I have forwarded the link to my nephew who is trying to
get into dental school at UMKC
 
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