Pakistan, April 14 -- Scientists have successfully grown human teeth in a lab for the first time, according to a new study.

Researchers at King's College London say the breakthrough could lead to patients regrowing lost teeth in future, offering an alternative to fillings or dental implants.

The team developed a material that mimics the environment needed for tooth development, allowing cells to send signals and begin forming a tooth.

Dr Ana Angelova-Volponi, director of regenerative dentistry at King's College London, said the research has the possibility to "revolutionise dental care".

The study says some animals like sharks and elephants have the ability to grow new teeth but humans only have one set from adulthood. The ability to ...