A new tooth-regrowth drug from Japan cleared an early safety trial and could offer an alternative to implants and dentures.

For decades, small grooves on ancient human teeth were thought to be evidence of deliberate tool use—people cleaning their teeth with sticks or fibers, or easing gum pain with makeshift "toothpicks." ...

Losing teeth has meant artificial replacements for centuries. Japanese researchers at Kyoto University Hospital are changing that with human trials of a drug that regrows natural teeth. By 2030, ...

The toothlike structures represent a step toward bioengineered replacements for dental implants, say researchers behind the work. Lose an adult tooth, and you’re left with limited options that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers implanted cultivated tooth constructs into the mandibles of six two-year-old mini pigs. Dental researchers from Tufts ...

It’s not surprising that many people fear the dentist. Replacing a tooth often requires invasive surgery and implanting a titanium screw into a patient’s jawbone, then waiting months for that to ...

A tooth regrowth drug called TRG-035 is now in human trials in Japan. Here's what the science shows and what it could mean ...

Accurate knowledge of the root canal system is essential for successful endodontic treatment. The position of the apical foramen, which frequently deviates from the anatomical apex, impacts treatment ...

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