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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)
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[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 3 points 1 year 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.