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'Tooth regrowth' medicine moves toward clinical trials (mainichi.jp)

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[–] fernly 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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 2 points 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.