Issue 31, 2024

Recent advances of functional modules for tooth regeneration

Abstract

Dental diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal disorders, constitute a major global health challenge, affecting millions worldwide and often resulting in tooth loss. Traditional dental treatments, though beneficial, typically cannot fully restore the natural functions and structures of teeth. This limitation has prompted growing interest in innovative strategies for tooth regeneration methods. Among these, the use of dental stem cells to generate functional tooth modules represents an emerging and promising approach in dental tissue engineering. These modules aim to closely replicate the intricate morphology and essential physiological functions of dental tissues. Recent advancements in regenerative research have not only enhanced the assembly techniques for these modules but also highlighted their therapeutic potential in addressing various dental diseases. In this review, we discuss the latest progress in the construction of functional tooth modules, especially on regenerating dental pulp, periodontal tissue, and tooth roots.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances of functional modules for tooth regeneration

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
13 May 2024
Accepted
05 Jul 2024
First published
09 Jul 2024

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 7497-7518

Recent advances of functional modules for tooth regeneration

X. Wang, Q. Chen, J. Li, W. Tian, Z. Liu and T. Chen, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12, 7497 DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01027B

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