Revolutionary Approach: Enamel Regeneration through Tooth Stem Cells
Scientists from the University of Washington have developed organoids from stem cells that can produce dental enamel proteins, a crucial step towards repairing damaged teeth or regenerating lost ones. By understanding the genetic program that drives stem cells to develop into enamel-producing cells, the researchers were able to coax undifferentiated stem cells into becoming ameloblasts, which secrete enamel proteins. The team hopes to refine the process to create enamel comparable in durability to natural teeth and develop ways to use it for dental restoration. The ultimate goal is to create stem cell-derived teeth that can replace lost teeth entirely, making regenerative dentistry a reality.
