International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 4

Stem cells in endodontic therapy

  • Author:
  • M Sita Rama Kumar1,, K Madhu Varma2, R Kalyan Satish2, R. Manikya Kumar Nanduri3, S Murali Krishnam Raju4, Mohan Rao5
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Page Number: 977 to 983

1Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Vishnu dental college, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

2Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Vishnu dental college, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

3Senior Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India

4Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GSL Dental College, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India

5Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Anil Neerukonda Institute of Dental sciences, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

*Corresponding author email: sitaramrajubds@gmail.com

Online published on 20 October, 2014.

Abstract

Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Serving as a sort of repair system for the body, they can theoretically divide without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. However, progress in stem cell biology and tissue engineering may present new options for replacing heavily damaged or lost teeth, or even individual tooth structures. The goal of this review is to discuss the potential impact ofdental pulp stem cells on regenerative endodontics.

Keywords

Dental pulp complex stem cells, Periodontal ligament stem cells, Stem cells from human-exfoliated deciduous teeth, Stem Cells from apical papilla