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11 Jul 2023
A groundbreaking new medicine that can regenerate tooth enamel is moving closer to clinical trials in Japan. Known as the "world's first tooth regrowth medicine," the breakthrough treatment could revolutionize dental care by allowing patients to regrow damaged or decayed teeth.
The medicine was developed by scientists at the University of Hokkaido in Japan. It works by activating a protein called a "regeneration factor" that stimulates the growth of new enamel on the surface of teeth. The treatment is non-invasive and can be applied directly to the affected teeth in the form of a gel.
The research team has already conducted successful tests on mice and monkeys, which have shown significant regrowth of tooth enamel after treatment. Clinical trials on humans are expected to begin in the near future.
If the treatment proves successful in humans, it could offer a much-needed solution to the problem of tooth decay, which affects millions of people worldwide. Traditional dental treatments such as fillings and crowns can be expensive and may not always provide a long-lasting solution.
The tooth regrowth medicine has the potential to revolutionize dental care and change the lives of millions of people worldwide. It's an exciting development that could usher in a new era of dental treatments and give hope to those suffering from tooth decay.