Author/Authors :
Shilpa, P.S Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology - Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center - Bangalore, India , Kaul, Rachna Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology - Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center - Bangalore, India , Sultana, Nishat Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology - Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center - Bangalore, India , Bhat, Suraksha Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology - Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center - Bangalore, India
Abstract :
Stem cell research has received considerable attention since the discovery that adult stem cells have
the capacity to form many different tissue types. Stem cells are a booming field for the research
and have been extensively studied in the field of medicine, as well as dentistry. Their application
in oncology has been a boon to many of the patients. Dental stem cells have been novel approach
to treat diseases like periodontitis, dental caries and many more. Their potential uses in dentistry
have provided a new generation of treatments for dental diseases and stem cells have become the
focus in dental research. This review highlights about the biology, sources and potential applications
of stem cells in dentistry with emphasis on a dentist’s role in enabling both medical and dental
applications using stem cells from teeth.
Keywords :
Adult stem cells , dental pulp , embryonic stem cells , stem cells
