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Applications of basic fibroblastic growth factor ( FGF ‐2, bFGF ) in dentistry
Author(s) -
Sonmez Ayse B.,
Castelnuovo Jacopo
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1111/edt.12071
Subject(s) - basic fibroblast growth factor , periodontology , regeneration (biology) , autotransplantation , traumatology , dentistry , tissue engineering , fibroblast growth factor , growth factor , microbiology and biotechnology , medicine , biology , surgery , biomedical engineering , transplantation , orthopedic surgery , receptor
Recent developments in research have been based on the maintenance and regeneration of natural organs and tissues; among such developments is the use of growth factors (GFs). The use of basic fibroblastic growth factors ( bFGF ) may be indicated in different disciplines of dentistry such as periodontics and dental traumatology. These cells' ability to induce proliferation and differentiation of cells may make GFs a useful source for the development of natural structures. This mini‐review will discuss how bFGF can be beneficial to dentistry in relation to 1) re‐implantation/autotransplantation of avulsed teeth and 2) periodontal regeneration.