A protein that quietly suppresses tooth growth may hold the key to regrowing teeth in adults, according to a line of research that has moved from mouse models to the doorstep of human clinical trials.

Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength ...

A pioneering new drug that could eventually help people regrow missing or damaged teeth has begun clinical trials in Japan. If successful, the "groundbreaking medication" may be a "game-changer for ...