• Canonical_Warlock@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    5 months ago

    I’m kind of curious if this would work if you already have implants. With those being screwed into the bone would it do enough damage to prevent growing a tooth in that location?

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        5 months ago

        Do you really need the original tissue with the bud, or is possible to encourage ordinary gum or bone cells at a location to turn into a bud that this technology then works on?

        I think in the latter case the risk of developing cancer may be higher than if there are already cells in your jaw that can develop into teeth