Vol 2 Chapter 2069: A real "dental implant"

"And over time, more and more humerus ablation was performed in this patient, which also led to conflicts between patients and their families and the hospital. The patients and their families believed that the hospital's improper handling caused these problems.
As for the hospital, of course, they fought hard, but in the face of the reality, they had to reconcile with their families and actively seek treatment. However, in the past few years, there has been no result. The patient in the middle has undergone several bone grafting operations, but all of them have been dissolved.
What's worse, the ablation above the humerus of this patient is rapidly spreading to the patient's clavicle, scapula, and even ribs. The ribs and scapula have been affected, and the ribs are about to be touched.
My friend has no choice but to help me. He knew that I was involved in scientific research tasks related to you, so he wondered if he could find a way. I happened to hear about the case of Feifei Zou and related bio-3D printing technology, so I wanted to ask me to help you and ask if there is any way to save this patient. "
After Wu Jiuzhi introduced, he looked at Wu Hao, and Wu Hao also thought carefully after hearing the words.
Xu Shenghua thought for a while and then shook his head: "This disease is very difficult, I'm afraid there will be no good solution for a while."
Yes, even if we use 3D bioprinting technology to print out a complete set of bone for this patient for transplantation, it will still be dissolved. Zhang Qinghong also frowned and said.
Wu Hao thought for a while, and then asked Wu Jiuzhi, "Is this patient just bone ablation, and does it affect other aspects?"
Wu Jiuzhi shook his head: "I also asked specifically, there is no effect, that is, the bones are ablated, and the speed of the ablation is getting faster and faster, it really seems to be infected with some bone-eating bacteria, and it has been eaten clean.
However, they carefully checked the test and determined that the patient's ablated bone residue did not contain such bacteria, so it was clear that the cause could not be found. Some experts put forward a conjecture whether this patient is allergic to steel nails or titanium metal decking. The metal molecules in the metal penetrate into the bone, which causes the bone to ablate.
However, this is just a conjecture and has no actual theoretical basis. "
In this way, it is really possible that many patients with idiopathic osteolysis have this situation only after the completion of fracture repair surgery. Zhang Qinghong nodded somewhat understandingly.
That's true, but there is no problem with so many patients with fractures. Just these few cases can't explain the problem. Wu Jiuzhi shrugged his shoulders.
It can be studied as a rare case, but at this stage, we have no good way. If we intervene, we can only try to print out the bones in the patient's heart, and then implant them to see the situation. Wu Hao thought about it and said.
What if ablation occurs again? Xu Shenghua asked.
Only then can the treatment be changed. Wu Hao spread his hands and said, "Either give him a metal skeleton, or just amputate his limbs directly, but it doesn't seem to solve any problems."
Some are too rude. Wu Jiuzhi complained with a smile, but he also knew that there seemed to be only such a way.
Actually there is another way. Wu Hao saw a few people laughing, and then said: "Maybe we can add something to the printed artificial bones later to prevent the bones from being ablated. But it is unclear whether it will be successful or not."
Can bones really be printed? This time the question was Zhang Qinghong, who looked at Wu Hao curiously.
Wu Hao smiled and nodded: "Of course it can be printed. The material of bones is relatively simple, but it is actually very easy to print. And bones are not like tissues and organs, there is a strict time limit, but it is not so strict and takes a lot of time. It doesn't matter some time, just print out the relevant soft tissue and so on later."
"If this is the case, then this technology can be used in more scenarios. For example, some brain surgery patients do not need to use any titanium metal, and can completely print new skull bones for repair." Xu Shenghua nodded and said. .
What about teeth, can teeth be printed too? Wu Jiuzhi asked.
Wu Hao looked at Wu Jiuzhi and nodded with a smile: "Theoretically, it can be printed, but what is the difference between printed teeth and dentures, and the cost is higher, not necessarily as strong as all-ceramic teeth, and in the end it has to be Fix it."
That's different. The printed teeth are more natural, and the relevant pulp can be preserved. Wu Jiuzhi shook his head and said.
Wu Hao smiled and shook his head: "In fact, we are also researching technology in this area. Rather than printing out teeth and installing them, it is better to study how our teeth grow."
What's the meaning? Hearing Wu Hao's words, the three of them couldn't help but look at Wu Hao.
Facing the gazes of the three, Wu Hao explained with a smile.
"Simply put, we hope to print or grow a tooth germ or tooth seed, which is what our teeth look like when they don't grow. Then implant it directly on the missing gums in the patient's mouth, allowing the teeth to grow. Slowly grow up.
In this way, patients with missing teeth can regain a set of real teeth that are stronger, healthier and longer lasting than dentures. "
real dental implants?
The three of them were startled by Wu Hao's introduction, and then shook their heads involuntarily. This is just a little bit whimsical, can it still be like this.
In their opinion, the current dental implant technology or denture-wearing dental restoration technology is very good. UU reading www.uukanshu.com Why Wu Hao and the others have to work so hard to develop this real dental implant technology.
The technology is amazing, it's nice, but the question is is it really necessary, and would anyone choose?
But when the three of them thought about it from the perspective of ordinary people, they suddenly understood, and they admired Wu Hao even more.
For each of us ordinary people, we must hope that our mouths are full of our own teeth, and who would like to wear dentures? So when there is a chance, you can get straight teeth again, which is much more attractive than wearing dentures.
It is conceivable how popular this technology will be in the market once it is commercialized. If the price can be dropped by a dozen to a price similar to the current price of teeth, I am afraid it will cause a major change in the field of dentistry and dental restoration.
At that time, I am afraid that such a set of things of the dentist will be discarded. Whoever has a problem with a tooth can completely pull it out, then replant a new one, and then slowly wait for it to grow back. Who will wear dentures?