Self-Healing in Dentistry by Stem Cells Chakravarthy C.H. Nareen1, Tania S.D. Milling2, Sam Pretty Merry3, Muthusamy M.3, Megha Angelin3 1Professor and Head, Department of Orthodontics, Rajas Dental College and Hospital, Tirunelveli Dist., Kavalkinaru Jn.-627105, Tamil Nadu, India 2Reader, Department of Orthodontics, Rajas Dental College and Hospital, Tirunelveli Dist., Kavalkinaru Jn.-627105, Tamil Nadu, India 3Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Rajas Dental College and Hospital, Tirunelveli Dist., Kavalkinaru Jn.-627105, Tamil Nadu, India Online published on 14 March, 2018. Abstract Mesenchymal stem cell-mediated tissue regeneration is a promising approach for regenerative medicine for a wide range of applications. The days are not far that human beings by the help of stem cell technologists and medical experts shall regenerate their organs and tissues. There are reported cases of success of regenerating craniofacial structures. This article discusses the use of Stem Cells in Apical Papilla (SCAP) to regrow a human tooth. Also, the article highlights the preference of SCAP over other stem cells of dental origin. Top Keywords Mesenchymal stem cell, SCAP, PDL stem cells. Top |