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World-first tooth-regrowing drug will be given to humans in September (newatlas.com)

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[–] axont@hexbear.net 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (4 children)

Is there any advantage of this over implants? Maybe I don't understand the full scope but this seems really roundabout when I have a ceramic implant and it works fine. Maybe a regenerated tooth lasts longer?

[–] WashedAnus@hexbear.net 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Implants slowly erode the jaw bone underneath over time, whereas a new tooth would keep the jaw bone healthy.

[–] axont@hexbear.net 4 points 3 months ago

Oh ok, that does sound promising if the regeneration works as intended. Thank you for the insightful answer Mr. WashedAnus.

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