First introduced in 2020 as Flexcera ™ Smile for temporary dental applications, the next-generation Flexcera Smile Ultra+ is an FDA 510(k) cleared Class 2 medical device for permanent, printable ...

“The dental market is expected to reach $200 billion by 2024. Right now there’s 5% to 10% penetration in 3D printing, but that’s expected to grow by 15% per year.

Inside the effort to regrow ‘permanent’ teeth—stem cells, gene-editing, drugs, and more. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday.

Permanent retainers serve to keep your teeth straight after having braces. Learn why your orthodontist might suggest using them and what the advantages and disadvantages are.

Nutritional challenges. Teeth play a crucial role in the initial stage of digestion: chewing. Losing a permanent tooth can impair your ability to chew food properly, leading to dietary changes.