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Date posted: 05/02/2005 Technique could eliminate need for bone grafts and transplants A gene therapy that spurs the growth of tooth-supporting bone could make dental work far more pleasant. The technique could eliminate the need to use bone grafts or transplants in replacing a lost tooth. In people with a large mouth wound, replacing a tooth requires the creation of bone structure to anchor it in place. This is currently done with a bone graft from the chin or jaw that leaves a second wound or with donated bone from a tissue bank. Researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor are developing a different approach: Introducing a growth factor protein into mouth wounds to spur bone generation around dental implants. See the full Story via external site: www.betterhumans.com Most recent stories in this category (Health): 03/03/2017: Interactive health apps may inspire healthy behaviors, but watch the tone |
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