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1Department of Biomaterials & Biomimetics, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY 10010, USA.
International Dental Journal
|July 6, 2011
Summary
Dentistry has long been a leader in regenerative medicine by restoring damaged teeth and oral tissues. This review highlights dental implant design, bone scaffolds, and stem cell therapies as key advancements in this field.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Dental Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
Background:
- Regenerative medicine aims to restore function to damaged organs and tissues.
- Dentistry has historically focused on restoring function to damaged teeth.
- This aligns dentistry with the core principles of regenerative medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish dentistry's position within the field of regenerative medicine.
- To review current and potential dental regenerative therapies.
- To highlight dentistry's historical and ongoing contributions to restorative medicine.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and historical practices in dentistry.
- Presentation of laboratory-based examples of dental regenerative therapies.
- Discussion of advancements in dental implant design, bone scaffold fabrication, and stem cell-based soft tissue engineering.
Main Results:
- Dentistry's restorative practices predate and align with the goals of regenerative medicine.
- Examples illustrate the breadth of dental regenerative medicine, from implants to stem cell therapies.
- The restorative nature of dentistry positions it at the forefront of the field.
Conclusions:
- Dentistry has been an early adopter and leader in regenerative medicine.
- Ongoing research in dental implants, bone regeneration, and tissue engineering continues to advance the field.
- The inherent restorative focus of dentistry ensures its continued leadership in regenerative medicine.
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