Teeth

Researchers create gel-like substance that mimics tooth enamel, help with tooth decay

When tested on real teeth, it was found that it forms a fish scale-like structure which is similar to real enamel.

In jaw-dropping operation, 526 teeth of different sizes extracted from seven-year-old's mouth in Chennai

As many as 526 teeth of varying sizes were extracted from the right lower jaw of a seven-year-old boy in a five hour surgery.

Crocodiles were vegetarians around 200 million years ago, a new study finds

While some looked like today's croc, others were smaller, lived on land and had legs beneath their bodies.

Photos: In a rare medical condition, docs remove 232 teeth from teen

Surgeons in Mumbai have removed 232 teeth from the mouth of an teenager in what they believe may be a world-record operation, the hospital said.

Get this: Mumbai doctors extracted 232 teeth from teenager

Ashik Gavai, 17, from Buldhana, stunned doctors at Sir JJ Hospital 10 days ago when he came with an ugly large swelling on the right side of his face.

Scientists successfully re-grow damaged teeth using lasers

Scientists have successfully managed to re-grow damaged teeth using laser technology, in what promises to be a ground-breaking change, says a report on BusinessInsider.

Stem cells in urine may help regrow lost teeth

Cells which are normally passed from the body, such as those from the lining of the body's waterworks, are harvested in the laboratory.

Scientists find link between rheumatoid arthritis and dental health

Rheumatoid arthritis patients are more likely to suffer tooth loss due to periodontal disease, which manifests as sore and inflamed gums which weaken the bone and tissues supporting the teeth.

Mother's emotional health affects child's dental care later

A mother's emotional health and education level during her child's earliest years influence oral health at age 14, says a new study.

Soundbite Hearing Aid uses Teeth to Transmit Vibrations to the Ear

It works like implants without implants.