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Thalakiriyawa DS, Dissanayaka WL. Advances in Regenerative Dentistry Approaches: An Update. Int Dent J 2024; 74:25-34. [PMID: 37541918 PMCID: PMC10829373 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Regenerative dentistry is a rapidly evolving field in dentistry, which has been driven by advancements in biomedical engineering research and the rising treatment expectations and demands that exceed the scope of conventional approaches. Tissue engineering, the foundation of regenerative dentistry, mainly focuses on 3 key components: stem cells, bioactive molecules, and scaffolds. Dental tissue-derived stem cells are especially significant in this regard due to their remarkable properties. Regenerative techniques have provided novel approaches to many conventional treatment strategies in various disciplines of dentistry. For instance, regenerative endodontic procedures such as pulp revascularisation have provided an alternative approach to conventional root canal treatment. In addition, conventional surgical and nonsurgical periodontal treatment is being taken over by modified approaches of guided tissue regeneration with the aid of 3-dimensional bioprinting and computer-aided design, which has revolutionised oral and maxillofacial tissue engineering. This review presents a concise overview of the latest treatment strategies that have emerged into clinical practice, potential future technologies, and the role of dental tissue-derived stem cells in regenerative dentistry.
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- Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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EzEldeen M, Pedano De Piero MNS, Xu L, Driesen RB, Wyatt J, Van Gorp G, Meschi N, Van Meerbeek B, Lambrichts I, Jacobs R. Multimodal Imaging of Dental Pulp Healing Patterns following Tooth Autotransplantation And Regenerative Endodontic Treatment. J Endod 2023:S0099-2399(23)00324-2. [PMID: 37315781 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2023.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Understanding the healing process of dental pulp after tooth autotransplantation (TAT) and regenerative endodontic treatment (RET) of immature teeth is important both clinically and scientifically. This study aimed to characterize the pattern of dental pulp healing in human teeth that underwent TAT and RET using state-of-the-art imaging techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study examined four human teeth, two premolars that underwent TAT and two central incisors that received RET. The premolars were extracted after one year (case 1) and two years (case 2) due to ankylosis, while the central incisors were extracted after three years (cases 3 and 4) for orthodontic reasons. Nanofocus x-ray computed tomography was used to image the samples before being processed for histological and immunohistochemical analysis. Laser scanning confocal second harmonic generation imaging (SHG) was used to examine the patterns of collagen deposition. A maturity-matched premolar was included as a negative control for the histological and SHG analysis. RESULTS Analysis of the four cases revealed different patterns of dental pulp healing. Similarities were observed in the progressive obliteration of the root canal space. However, a striking loss of typical pulpal architecture was observed in the TAT cases, while a pulp-like tissue was observed in one of the RET cases. Odontoblast-like cells were observed in cases 1 and 3. CONCLUSION This study provided insights into the patterns of dental pulp healing after TAT and RET. The SHG imaging sheds light on the patterns of collagen deposition during reparative dentin formation.
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- Mostafa EzEldeen
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven and Paediatric Dentistry and Special Dental Care, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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- KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Department of Oral Health Sciences, Endodontology, University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan Building C, B-3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven and Paediatric Dentistry and Special Dental Care, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven and Paediatric Dentistry and Special Dental Care, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Section of Endodontology, Department of Oral Health Sciences, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10/P8, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Department of Oral Health Sciences, BIOMAT - Biomaterials Research group & UZ Leuven, University Hospitals Leuven, Dentistry, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan Building C, B-3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- OMFS IMPATH Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 33, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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