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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are promising cell-free therapies for regenerating craniofacial and orodental tissues. These nanoparticles coordinate complex healing processes, showing significant potential in clinical studies for bone and periodontal repair.

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Area of Science:

  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Biotechnology
  • Craniofacial Biology

Background:

  • Orodental and craniofacial tissue regeneration is complex, requiring integration of hard and soft tissues, immune modulation, and vascularization.
  • Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are cell-free nanoparticles that regulate these intricate regenerative mechanisms.
  • EVs offer a potential alternative to cell transplantation, avoiding associated risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review in vivo and clinical evidence on the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in craniofacial and orodental tissue regeneration.
  • To highlight the therapeutic potential and challenges of using EVs for various regenerative applications.
  • To discuss future directions for optimizing EV-based therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of in vivo studies and clinical findings on extracellular vesicles (EVs).
  • Analysis of EV origins (immune cells, stem cells, engineered) and their impact on regenerative outcomes.
  • Evaluation of EV cargo (RNAs, proteins) and their regulatory roles in cellular cascades.
  • Assessment of biomaterial-based delivery platforms and engineered EVs for enhanced efficacy.

Main Results:

  • EVs from various sources regulate periodontal regeneration, osseointegration, and craniofacial bone repair.
  • Regenerative EVs promote anti-inflammatory responses, neurogenesis, angiogenesis, and odonto-osteogenesis.
  • EVs' long noncoding RNAs and microRNAs critically influence reparative versus destructive outcomes.
  • Human studies show significant enhancements in periodontal and alveolar bone regeneration with EVs.
  • Biomaterial scaffolds and engineered EVs improve local retention and multi-tissue repair.

Conclusions:

  • Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are adaptable, cell-free mediators with transformative potential for precision-guided craniofacial therapy and regenerative dentistry.
  • Clinical implementation requires standardization of EV production, characterization, and delivery methods.
  • Future research should focus on MISEV guidelines, functional release criteria, and scalable manufacturing for clinical translation.