Now, Japanese researchers are moving a promising, tooth-regrowing medicine into human trials. If the trial is successful, the ...

Can we regrow lost teeth? You might believe that it’s impossible and that the only options for missing or chipped teeth are caps or filler, but advances in stem cell research may someday have ...

A shark’s menacing teeth can scare anyone out of the water — but one aspect of some sharks' existence may be worth emulating: their ability to regrow teeth. An experimental medicine in Japan that ...

In the future, there may be no need for dental bridges or dentures. A new tool has been patented that can regrow the roots of weakened teeth. The device, developed by University of Alberta scientists, ...

It’s no wonder that the dental industry makes billions of dollars every year. Whether you’re looking for that Hollywood smile or simply want a pain-free eating experience, most of us turn to the ...

Lost a tooth? No problem. In a few years, you might be able to use a medication that will grow it back. A team of researchers and scientists in Japan are planning to start clinical trials for a new, ...

Handout images from the Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital show before (top) and after images of the regrowth of teeth in a ferret (centre) and mice (R and L ...

Some animals, like crocodiles and geckos, can regrow their teeth, replacing them throughout their lifetime. However, the ability to endlessly replace lost teeth has been beyond human reach for quite a ...