The Slice Culture Method for Following Development of Tooth Germs In Explant CultureSarah A. Alfaqeeh 1,2, Abigail S. Tucker 1
1Department of Craniofacial Development and Stem Cell Biology, and Department of Orthodontics, Dental Institute, Guy's Hospital, UK, King's College London, 2Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Here we detail a method to culture tooth germs in mandible slices using a tissue chopper. This method allows unique access to the tooth during development, providing excellent opportunity for manipulation and lineage tracing, not available using more traditional culture methods.