The use of tissue engineering in dentistry

Authors

  • Luciano Casagrande UNIFRA
  • Isabel Silva Lauxen UFRGS
  • Marilene Issa Fernandes UFRGS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.6092

Keywords:

tissue engineering, dental pulp, periodontium

Abstract

Advances in molecular and cellular biology have contributed to the development of techniques to repair, or even regenerate, organs and tissues that have been injured by diseases, traumas and congenital deformities. Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field that applies the principles of engineering, biology and the clinical sciences to the development of biological substitutes that are able to maintain, restore or improve the function of organs and tissues. This new science is based on three components: cells, biocompatible matrices and bioactive molecules which are responsible for morphogenic signals. The cells most often used are stem cells. This article is aimed to bring dental surgeons up to date on tissue engineering concepts and the context in which tissue engineering is being studied within Dentistry; specifically, areas related to periodontium and pulp.

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Author Biographies

Luciano Casagrande, UNIFRA

Doutor em Odontologia, Professor Adjunto de Clínica Odontológica – Faculdade de Odontologia da UNIFRA

Isabel Silva Lauxen, UFRGS

Bióloga,Técnica dos Laboratórios de Citologia e Patologia Bucal, Departamento de Odontologia Conservadora, Faculdade de Odontologia da UFRGS

Marilene Issa Fernandes, UFRGS

Doutor em Odontologia, Professora Adjunta de Clínica Odontológica – Fac. De Odontologia da UFRGS

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Published

2009-01-23

How to Cite

Casagrande, L., Lauxen, I. S., & Fernandes, M. I. (2009). The use of tissue engineering in dentistry. Revista Da Faculdade De Odontologia De Porto Alegre, 50(1), 20–23. https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.6092

Issue

Vol. 50 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Original articles

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