| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2491825 | Medical Hypotheses | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A pancreatic tooth design provides accessibility for the purposes of replenishment or replacement. In addition, the mouth also provides a sheltered location, is more resistant to diabetic changes and less prone to thermoregulatory changes than subcutaneous tissues, and is adapted to cope with the occasional pathogen load. The device would consist of two parts: a permanent implant with an angiogenic capillary plexus that is the blood contacting interface and a crown containing the artificial or bio-artificial pancreatic systems: the accessibility of which confers ease of replenishment and replacement, among other advantages.
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Authors
Michael Wee-Kong Lim, Tai-Ping Fan,