Source: University of Southern California
Date: December 20, 2006
Summary:
A research team led by a researcher at the USC School of Dentistry has successfully regenerated tooth root and supporting periodontal ligaments to restore tooth function in an animal model. The resulting tooth restoration closely resembled the original tooth in function and strength. The breakthrough holds significant promise for clinical application in human patients. The study appears December 20 in the inaugural issue of PLoS ONE.
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