Tooth regeneration
Tooth Regeneration
Tooth regeneration (pronunciation: /tuːθ rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/) is a biological process that involves the regrowth or repair of damaged or lost teeth. The term is derived from the Latin words 'tooth' meaning 'tooth' and 'regeneration' meaning 'rebirth or renewal'.
Overview
Tooth regeneration is a field of regenerative medicine that aims to use the body's innate ability to regrow tissues and organs. This process is different from tooth repair, which involves the use of artificial materials to replace lost tooth structure. Tooth regeneration, on the other hand, involves the stimulation of the body's own cells to regrow the lost tooth structure.
Mechanism
The mechanism of tooth regeneration involves the activation of dental stem cells which are capable of differentiating into various cell types that make up the tooth, including odontoblasts, ameloblasts, and cementoblasts. These cells are then guided by a series of molecular signals to form a new tooth.
Research and Development
Research in tooth regeneration is currently focused on understanding the molecular signals that guide tooth development and regeneration, and on developing techniques to stimulate the body's own cells to regrow lost tooth structure. This includes the use of growth factors, gene therapy, and tissue engineering techniques.
Related Terms
- Dental stem cells
- Regenerative medicine
- Tooth repair
- Odontoblasts
- Ameloblasts
- Cementoblasts
- Growth factors
- Gene therapy
- Tissue engineering
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tooth regeneration
- Wikipedia's article - Tooth regeneration
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