One of the most exciting developments in the world dentistry in the past
several decades is the promise of stem cells and their ability to
replace missing and damaged teeth. Because teeth are readily accessible
and treating them doesn’t require invasive surgery like other body
parts, they are an excellent candidate for stem therapy, and will likely
be the first implementation of stem cell technology.
Scientists are hard at work at perfecting the technology used to grow replacement teeth. There are several methods being explored, and one has already been proven effective in mice and other animals. They are already moving forward with research and trials in humans. It’ll be years before we see this treatment widely available, but it is exciting nonetheless.
For decades, the only methods to treat decayed and damaged teeth have been highly invasive. Fillings require tooth matter to be drilled away. Root canals essentially “kill” teeth and hollow out their insides. Dental crowns require huge sections of dental matter to be drilled away to make room for the crown. Dental implants require removing the tooth entirely and replacing the root with a titanium screw. Considering all the advancements made in dental technology and methodology, these treatments seem relatively barbaric when you think about it. Stem cells will radically change the practice of dentistry. It will allow teeth to be healed, rather than only halting and staving off further decay. They will represent a permanent solution to problem teeth, rather than temporary patchwork.
At American Dental Tours, we look forward to the implementation of this technology. We are eager for a proven method to reach the market, so that we can begin searching for Mexican dentists and laboratories that can practice the procedure at a reduced cost. Stem cell replacement is estimated to cost the same amount as a current dental implant in America – about $4000-5000. If this technology were adopted in Mexico dental clinics and in other countries where the cost of living is lower, this price could conceivably be brought down to $1200-1500.
Scientists are hard at work at perfecting the technology used to grow replacement teeth. There are several methods being explored, and one has already been proven effective in mice and other animals. They are already moving forward with research and trials in humans. It’ll be years before we see this treatment widely available, but it is exciting nonetheless.
For decades, the only methods to treat decayed and damaged teeth have been highly invasive. Fillings require tooth matter to be drilled away. Root canals essentially “kill” teeth and hollow out their insides. Dental crowns require huge sections of dental matter to be drilled away to make room for the crown. Dental implants require removing the tooth entirely and replacing the root with a titanium screw. Considering all the advancements made in dental technology and methodology, these treatments seem relatively barbaric when you think about it. Stem cells will radically change the practice of dentistry. It will allow teeth to be healed, rather than only halting and staving off further decay. They will represent a permanent solution to problem teeth, rather than temporary patchwork.
At American Dental Tours, we look forward to the implementation of this technology. We are eager for a proven method to reach the market, so that we can begin searching for Mexican dentists and laboratories that can practice the procedure at a reduced cost. Stem cell replacement is estimated to cost the same amount as a current dental implant in America – about $4000-5000. If this technology were adopted in Mexico dental clinics and in other countries where the cost of living is lower, this price could conceivably be brought down to $1200-1500.
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