Use of stem cells in endodontic treatments
Keywords:
STEM CELLS, STROMAL CELLS, REGENERATIVE ENDODONTICS.Abstract
Introduction: bioengineering has boosted pulp regeneration with stem cells from various sources, improving recovery and avoiding invasive treatments, which represents a significant advance for dentistry and patient health.
Objective: describe stem cells and regeneration factors applied in endodontics.
Methods: a systematic search was conducted in databases such as Scielo, Elsevier, Google Scholar, and PubMed, including studies in English and Spanish published in recent years on stem cells in dentistry. Relevant articles on endodontic treatments and pulp regeneration were selected, excluding those unrelated to this field.
Development: currently, bioengineering has advanced as much as other sciences, carrying out the process of pulp regeneration with stem cells obtained from different parts of the human body. The studies analyzed highlight the application of stem cells in dentistry, especially in endodontic and periodontal regeneration. It was found that stromal cells combined with bone preserve bone structure better than stem cells alone. Furthermore, their cell migration and differentiation capacity allow for the treatment of lesions in the oral cavity, although their function may be affected in diabetic patients. Regenerative medicine shows advances in less invasive treatments, although technical challenges persist.
Conclusions: stem cells have great potential in dentistry, promoting endodontic regeneration and tissue restoration. Their application faces ethical challenges, but research continues to optimize biological treatments and effectively expand their clinical uses.
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