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Lab-Grown Teeth Are Another Step Closer to Reality, Scientists Reveal : ScienceAlert

Last updated: April 26, 2025 7:00 am
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Lab-Grown Teeth: A Breakthrough in Dental Regeneration

The concept of growing teeth in a laboratory setting may sound like something out of a horror movie, but the potential benefits are far from scary. Recent research has brought us closer to a practical application of this technology, particularly in the realm of replacing cavities and damaged teeth.

A team of researchers from King’s College London (KCL) and Imperial College London (ICL) has developed a novel material that enhances cell-to-cell communication, facilitating the growth of new tooth structures. This hydrogel acts as a scaffold to promote natural tooth regeneration, utilizing dental epithelial and mesenchymal cells sourced from mouse embryos.

Tooth chart
The researchers used mouse cells to build their tooth hydrogel. (Zhang et al., ACS Macro Letters, 2025)

Xuechen Zhang, a PhD student in Regenerative Dentistry at KCL, envisions lab-grown teeth as a durable, biologically compatible alternative to traditional fillings or implants. These regenerated teeth would seamlessly integrate into the jaw, offering a longer-lasting solution with reduced rejection risks.

The ultimate goal is to enable teeth to repair themselves, akin to how a cut on the skin heals naturally. Various approaches are being explored to mimic this self-repair mechanism within our own dental structures.

Tooth growth
Several hydrogel mixtures were tested. (Zhang et al., ACS Macro Letters, 2025)

The newly developed hydrogel not only stimulates tooth growth but also complements the body’s natural processes without causing interference. By gradually releasing signals over time, this material closely mimics the physiological environment conducive to healthy tooth development.

Looking ahead, researchers are exploring ways to translate this tooth-regenerating environment from the lab to the oral cavity. Strategies such as cell transplantation and implanting fully-grown lab-grown teeth are being considered to realize the potential of this innovative technology.

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While human tooth regeneration may still be a distant goal, recent advancements in dental research, including antibody treatments for conditions like anodontia, offer hope for enhanced oral health outcomes. These breakthroughs have the potential to revolutionize dental care and provide sustainable solutions for tooth repair and regeneration.

As regenerative dentistry expert Ana Angelova Volponi emphasizes, the integration of innovative techniques could transform the landscape of dental treatments, paving the way for improved oral and overall well-being. The research findings have been detailed in ACS Macro Letters.

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