Tissue engineering and its implications in dentistry.
Tissue engineering is a novel and highly exciting field of research. With tissue engineering techniques it may be possible to repair damaged tissues or even create replacement organs. This article reviews the principles underlying key tissue engineering strategies and the typical components used. Examples of tissue engineering include passive approaches, such as dental implants, and inductive approaches, in which specific molecular signals are used to activate cells.
Tyagi
Parimala
P
Department of Pedodontia, People's Dental Academy, Karond Bhanpur Bypass Road, Bhopal 462010, India. drtyagip@gmail.com
Dhindsa
Manpreet Kaur
MK
D026688:Bioethical Issues; D001861:Bone Regeneration / Q000502:physiology; D017690:Cell Transplantation; D015921:Dental Implants; D003813:Dentistry; D015316:Genetic Therapy; D048091:Guided Tissue Regeneration / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D047908:Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / Q000502:physiology; D023822:Tissue Engineering / Q000379:methods*
D015921:Dental Implants; D047908:Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins