BIOENGINEERED TOOTH "GROWS" IN PLACE TO LOOK AND FEEL LIKE THE REAL THING

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Researchers have developed an artificial tooth implant that 'grows' into the gums and fuses with existing nerves to mimic the form and function of a real tooth. They can be put in place without any bone drilling. The artificial tooth features a biodegradable outer layer that contains stem cells and specific proteins that trigger the cells to mature into nerve tissue. This allows the implant to 'talk' to the brain, much like a real tooth, allowing the tooth to sense things like food texture and temperature.