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 first 3D reconstructions of extinct Cretaceous birds reveal a reptilian tooth replacement pattern. The birds flapping around in the Age of Dinosaurs had all sorts of different teeth in their ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Prickly pufferfish could hold the key to why humans do not continually replace their teeth and may lead to advances in dental therapies. Prickly pufferfish could hold the key to why humans do not ...