Not Signed In - Stem Cells Used To Regenerate Parts Of Teeth By USC-Led Researchers
Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:00 AM EST
... A multi-national research team headed by USC School of Dentistry researcher Songtao Shi, DDS, PhD, has successfully regenerated tooth root and supporting periodontal ligaments to restore tooth function in a swine (an animal) model. The breakthrough holds significant promise for clinical application in human patients.The study appears in the inaugural issue of PLoS ONE. [click link for full article] ...
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