World's 1st 'tooth regrowth' medicine moves toward clinical trials in Japan - The Mainichi
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TOKYO -- A Japanese research team is making progress on the development of a groundbreaking medication that may allow people to grow new teeth, with c
  • fernly@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    The tooth regrowth medicine is intended for people who lack a full set of adult teeth due to congenital factors. The team is aiming to have it ready for general use in 2030.

    So, not for growing replacements for lost teeth.

    • Yaz@lemmy.world
      1·
      1 year ago

      They do cover other potential uses at the end of the article, but it does sound like it’s limited to growing a potential third set and not some unlimited tooth regrowth treatment.