Stem cell therapy: Way to new era of regenerative dentistry Karkare Swati, Professor and Head, Deshmukh Shruti, Post Graduate Student Address for Correspondence: Dr. Swati Karkare, Professor and Head, Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, M.G.V.K.B.H Dental College Nashik, Maharashta, India. Email: karswati@gmail.com
Online published on 25 November, 2013. Abstract Stem Cell Therapy in biology & biotechnology is exploring biological solutions to biological problems. It is an evolution from offering simple mechanical care to biological considerations for health promotion; risk assessment; diagnosis; treatment & even prognosis. This paper reviews the dental implications of Stem Cells Therapy, its sources from oral cavity & applications in Dentine Regeneration, Regenerative Endodontics, possibility of generating pulp & dentine in pulpless canals; potential role of stem cells from apical papilla in apexification, apexogenesis, replantation, transplantation & whole tooth regeneration & also the current challenges in tissue engineering. Top Keywords Regeneration, Regenerative Endodontics, Whole Tooth Regeneration. Top |