The Science Behind Tooth Regrowth
Researchers at Kyoto University Hospital have developed a drug that works by targeting a protein called USAG-1, which suppresses tooth growth. By blocking this protein, dormant tooth-forming buds can be reactivated—essentially allowing the body to grow new teeth.
Animal studies in mice and ferrets showed promising results, with subjects successfully regrowing lost teeth. Encouraged by these outcomes, researchers began the first human clinical trials in September 2024.
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