Stem cells and their applications in Dentistry: a Literature Review
Journal Title: Stomatos - Year 2013, Vol 19, Issue 36
Abstract
Since stem cells were discovered, professionals in many different areas of healthcare have been using them as an important tool for fighting diseases, particularly diseases for which science has been unable to find cures. A stem cell is an undifferentiated unit with powerful self-renewal properties that is capable of organizing other cell types in the body. Many studies have shown the utility of embryonic or adult stem cells for forming teeth and for regeneration of bone and soft tissues. In view of the importance of the subject, this article provides a review of the literature on studies of stem cells and their potential applications in dentistry.
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Mariana Carvalho, Maria Perpétua Mota Freitas
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