Indian Journal of Mednodent and Allied Sciences
Open Access
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 3

Self-Healing in Dentistry by Stem Cells

  • Author:
  • C.H. Nareen Chakravarthy1, S.D. Milling Tania2, Pretty Merry Sam3, M. Muthusamy3, Angelin Megha3
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 215 to 218

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.

Keywords

Mesenchymal stem cell, SCAP, PDL stem cells