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Researchers in England have fully grown an adult tooth in the lab, and are investigating ways these teeth could be used in dentistry. (www.kcl.ac.uk)

submitted 17 hours ago by Lugh to c/futurology

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[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 4 points 14 hours ago

The article said placing the cells in the mouth then prompting growth was a possibility. I'm not a dentist or MD but I would think this is the most sensible option? Would love to hear from professionals, itt.

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