title: Amnion and Chorion Membranes: Potential Stem Cell Reservoir with Wide Applications in Periodontics.
abstract: The periodontal therapy usually aims at elimination of disease causing bacteria and resolution of inflammation. It involves either resective or regenerative surgery to resolve the inflammation associated defects. Over the years, several methods have been used for achievement of periodontal regeneration. One of the oldest biomaterials used for scaffolds is the fetal membrane. The amniotic membranes of developing embryo, that is, amnion (innermost lining) and chorion (a layer next to it), have the properties with significant potential uses in dentistry. This paper reviews the properties, mechanism of action, and various applications of these placental membranes in general and specifically in Periodontics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana 133207, India.
authors.forename: Akanksha
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-9254-224X
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana 133207, India.
authors.forename: Suresh D
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-1942-2292
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Kedige
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology, Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303805, India.
authors.forename: Kanu
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-6047-9533
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jain