Stem Cells and Dental Medicine
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to develop into various specialized cell types. They have the potential to regenerate damaged or diseased tissues and provide an avenue for the development of new therapies for a variety of medical conditions.
In dental medicine, stem cells are found in a variety of dental tissues including the pulp of teeth, periodontal ligament, and the dental follicle. These stem cells have been shown to have the potential to regenerate dental tissues such as dentin, bone, and cementum. Research is ongoing in the use of dental stem cells for the treatment of conditions such as periodontal disease, dental trauma, and tooth loss. Dental stem cells may also have applications in other fields of medicine, such as bone and cartilage regeneration.