Tooth regeneration: Current status

Regeneration of a functional tooth has the potential to be a promising therapeutic strategy. Experiments have shown that with the use of principles of bioengineering along with adult stem cells, scaffold material, and signaling molecules, tooth regeneration is possible. Research work is in progress...

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Published in:	Indian journal of dental research Vol. 20; no. 4; pp. 506 - 507
Main Author:	Dadu, ShifaliS
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Mangalore Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-10-2009 Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	Dental health Dentistry Forecasts and trends Methods Properties Regeneration (Biology) Scaffold material stem cell Stem cells Teeth Therapeutics, Dental Tissue engineering India
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Summary:	Regeneration of a functional tooth has the potential to be a promising therapeutic strategy. Experiments have shown that with the use of principles of bioengineering along with adult stem cells, scaffold material, and signaling molecules, tooth regeneration is possible. Research work is in progress on creating a viable bioroot with all its support. A new culture needs to be created that can possibly provide all the nutrients to the stem cells. With the ongoing research, tissue engineering is likely to revolutionize dental health and well-being of people by regenerating teeth over the next decade.
ISSN:	0970-9290 1998-3603
DOI:	10.4103/0970-9290.59444