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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by EmmaGoldman@hexbear.net to c/science@hexbear.net

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Based on this prior research in which local topical application of USAG-1 silencing RNA resulted in tooth formation.

This study will determine the viability of applications for cases of tooth agenesis, where teeth do not develop in places where they should.

This medication may also have applications for the regrowth of lost teeth.

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[–] Ram_The_Manparts@hexbear.net 22 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Even here in the wonderful social democratic paradise of Norway dentists are not part of the public health services.

I've already lost four teeth and have a fifth one about to go, because fixing this shit would cost me a ridiculous amount of money that I don't have.

"Welfare state" my hairy white ass lol

[–] TheCaconym@hexbear.net 12 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

The worst is replacing a tooth by a prosthetic

Almost all dentistry stuff you pay a few euros but prosthetics ? they'll quote you 800€ easily

Apparently there is something that costs even more per weight than inkjet printer ink: those 1g ceramic dental implants

[–] CommCat@hexbear.net 3 points 2 years ago

yeah talked to a dentist, and he quoted me $4k for an implant, ugh....