Stem Cells: An update In Dentistry: Regeneration & Repair of the craniofacial region along with other body parts - Softcover

Kaur, Rajwinder; Jindal, Ritu; Sethi, Kunal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659249254 ISBN 13: 9783659249259

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

In the face of extraordinary advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases, the inability of most tissues and organs, to repair and regenerate after damage is a problem that needs to be solved. Stem cell research is being pursued in the hope of achieving major medical breakthroughs.In maxillofacial region the Regeneration & Repair of damaged periodontal tissue, bone, pulp, and dentin are problems that the dentist faces today. Stem cells have potential to regenerate dentin, periodontal ligament, cementum and can be used for bone defect therapy. The proper utilization of stem cells can full fill the quest to live a long and healthy life which is as old as the appearance of the first cell on earth. So this book basically aims at reviewing the stem cells types, sources, clinical implications both in medical and dental field and along with their roll in tissue engineering.

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About the Author

Dr. Rajwinder kaur is a master of Dental Surgery (Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry) from Baba Farid Univ, Punjab,India. She is currently serving as Senior Consultant at JCD Dental College & Hospital, Sirsa, Haryana.she has contributed to many academic journals along with a great participant of many National & International conferences.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659249254
• ISBN 13: 9783659249259
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132