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Published on: October 27, 2023
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Approaches to vital pulp therapies.
Elif Ballikaya1,2, Betül Çelebi-Saltik1,3,4
1Department of Oral and Dental Health Research, Hacettepe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey.
Summary
Novel dental materials are needed to preserve pulp vitality, moving beyond conventional pulp capping. This review explores advanced tissue engineering and regenerative approaches for treating tooth decay and promoting dentin-pulp complex healing.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Regenerative Medicine
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Tooth decay is the most common infectious disease, leading to pulpal inflammation.
- Conventional management aims to eliminate infection, regulate inflammation, and replace lost tissue.
- Existing pulp capping materials have limitations, necessitating novel approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review novel approaches for vital pulp treatments.
- To highlight advancements in pulp preservation and dentin-pulp complex regeneration.
- To discuss current and future strategies for maintaining pulp vitality.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review of relevant literature was conducted.
- Databases searched include PubMed, Medline, and Scopus.
- Focus on vital pulp therapies: pulp capping, pulpotomy, and regeneration.
Main Results:
- Novel approaches include stem cells, bioactive molecules, and scaffold structures.
- These methods aim to overcome shortcomings of conventional materials.
- The review addresses regenerative and self-defense capabilities of the pulp.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant need for developing new targeted dental materials for pulp preservation.
- Tissue engineering and regenerative strategies offer promising avenues for vital pulp therapy.
- Future research should focus on enhancing dentin-pulp complex regeneration.
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