BIOTHERAPY IN DENTISTRY
Abstract:
Today, thanks to the progress of the research on stem cells and biomaterials, it is possible to develop new kinds of therapies in the field of dentistry. These therapies are called biotherapies. The recently highlighted stem cells within the different pulp organ tissues and especially those in the dental pulp have made possible the development of new therapeutic possibilities, for treating dental pulp injuries. In the case of moderate pulpal lesions, it has become possible to stimulate the persistent pulpal stem cell reservoir with the help of biomolecules. In the case of more severe lesions, which require a total removal of pulpal tissue, a cellular therapy should be considered. The objective of this paper is to present these future therapeutic methods. The results of the research conducted on the dental pulp stem cells, combined with the overall progress of stem cell research, as well as that of tissue engineering, will allow the development of therapeutic alternatives to the current treatments of dental pulp lesions.
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