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Contact: Jennifer Hilliard
jhilliard@mcg.edu
706-721-8604
Georgia Health Sciences University
Caption: Dr. Ulf Wikesjö, an MCG periodontist, is studying the use of titanium dental implants coated with proteins that induce bone formation. The implant may be a key advancement in treating tooth loss due to gum disease.
Credit: Medical College of Georgia
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