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Lab-grown teeth might become an alternative to fillings - Adults could one day grow their own replacement teeth instead of having fillings – as scientists make a key discovery. - Futurology Today (futurology.today)

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[–] HeyJoe@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I would be thrilled if this were a thing in my lifetime. I don't have many problems, but the sense of security that i won't need to put a fake tooth in later in life sounds great. Of course I also wonder how much this will end up costing, but if it's just a shot I feel like it should cost less than a procedure to create molds and fake teeth and having them inserted right?

Edit: nevermind, after reading i see they need to grow the tooth outside your mouth then find a way to implant it still... sounds expensive lol.