Titanium Teeth Could Replace Traditional Dental Implants

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Titanium Teeth

Maybe you can grow “new” teeth as an adult? Titanium dental implant expands into place and feels more like the real thing.

• No screws required

• Bonds with gums and jawbone

• Reduces trauma and eliminates the need for bone cement

Animal studies showed stronger integration and lower inflammation. Keep brushing your teeth though, researchers still need to test larger animals before moving on to clinical trials. Tooth fairies are gonna be rich!

Or should we axolotl our teeth back???

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