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Published on: April 13, 2022
Mapping the milestones in tooth regeneration: Current trends and future research
1Assistant Professor, Dept of Dental Surgery, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Gangtok, India.
Abstract:
Research into finding the perfect replacement for lost dentition is an ever-evolving and rapidly advancing subject involving many scientific disciplines. The present consensus appears to be that regeneration of tooth in morphological and functional form is the ideal answer to lost tooth replacement. This article traces the milestones in this elusive search for the ultimate tooth replacement. The various research developments are highlighted that are aimed at the final goal of being able to "re-grow a natural tooth". Whole tooth regeneration is technically challenging and further research into this field of complex molecular biology, embryology, biomaterials and stem cells is required to answer the unsolved questions. However, the milestones that have been crossed in the attempts at whole tooth regeneration have been remarkable and the future is quite promising. This article highlights the noteworthy research work that is being done in the field of whole tooth regeneration with a view to not only inform the clinicians of the significant developments but also inspire them to actively participate in this rapidly evolving field.
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