Periodontitis affects nearly every second German at some point in their life. This insidious gum disease can damage the supporting structures of teeth so severely that teeth may fall out completely.

It’s not surprising that many people fear the dentist. Replacing a tooth often requires invasive surgery and implanting a titanium screw into a patient’s jawbone, then waiting months for that to ...

The toothlike structures represent a step toward bioengineered replacements for dental implants, say researchers behind the work. Lose an adult tooth, and you’re left with limited options that ...