Open AccessStem cells: A boon in dentistry
Author(s) -
Deepika Nayak,
Sumana Devadiga,
Tanveer Moidin,
Sachin Mittal,
Neha Koshal
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of dental research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2348-3172
pISSN - 2348-2915
DOI - 10.4103/2348-2915.154654
Subject(s) - stem cell , dentistry , periodontium , craniofacial , multipotent stem cell , regeneration (biology) , medicine , stem cell therapy , orthodontics , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , progenitor cell , psychiatry
In recent years, there has been a remarkable interest in stem cells within the dental and medical community mainly because of their capability of self-renewal and multiple lineage differentiation. Due to its multipotent properties, stem cells have been employed in the regeneration of body parts and curing various diseases. Stem cells have been isolated from oral and maxillofacial region including tooth, gingiva, periodontium and oral mucosa. Stem cell research and therapy may be used as an alternative to current conventional methods of restoring tooth and craniofacial defects. The objective of this literature review is to provide an overview of the different types of stem cells and their origin and characteristics features and its applications in dentistry. The literature search included PubMed, other indexed journals, and online material