Gum disease, tooth decay, injury, or a genetic condition can all be behind a missing tooth. Regardless of the underlying cause for missing teeth, if you’re looking to replace a lost tooth or make ...

Dental implants are the most durable and independent option for tooth replacement. Resin-bonded prostheses preserve natural enamel and work well for anterior teeth. Traditional bridges require ...

Like something out of “Repo! The Genetic Opera,” scientists have managed to grow human-like teeth in a lab — and implant them inside a miniature pig’s mouth, in a harbinger of weird new frontiers for ...

The teeth of gnathostomes (jawed vertebrates) show rigidly patterned, unidirectional replacement that may or may not be associated with a shedding mechanism. These mechanisms, which are critical for ...

Losing a tooth is tough. If we lose the small living structures that help us chew our food, we're left with the options of replacing them with dentures or implants that can be costly. Beyond that, ...