title: The Promising Applications of Stem Cells in the Oral Region: Literature Review.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  For a long time researchers have tried to find out a way to grow tissues back to the human body in order to solve transplantation problems by offering the unique opportunity to have their organs back, working properly, in search of life dignity.
  
  
  METHODS
  Stem cells seem to be present in many other tissues than researchers had once thought; and in some specific sites they can be easily collected, without the need of expensive interventions. The oral cavity is one of these regions where their collection can be accomplished, with plenty of accessible sites enriched with these precious cells.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this literature review is to research where in the mouth can scientists find stem cells to be used in the near future.
  The aim of this literature review is to research where stem cells can be found and collected in the oral cavity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: Luciano Barreto
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: Alexandrino Pereira Dos Santos
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Neto
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rachel Gomes Pelozo
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Pacheco
authors.affiliation: Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: Severino Alves
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Júnior
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rebeca Ferraz
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: de Menezes
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: Vanda Sanderana Macedo
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Carneiro
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: Natália Costa
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Araújo
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: Marcia Maria Fonseca
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: da Silveira
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: Diana Santana
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: de Albuquerque
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: Marleny Elizabeth Marquez de Martinez
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Gerbi
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: Pamella Recco
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Álvares
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: José Alcides Almeida
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: de Arruda
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
authors.forename: Ana Paula Veras
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Sobral
keywords: Bioengineering; cells; mouth; stem cells; transplantation