Application of Stem Cells in Orthodontics

ISBN-13: 9786200230997 / Angielski / Miękka / 84 str.

Sohela Kaushiki; Jitendra Bhagchandani; Amit Kumar Singh

Opis

Stem cells are a class of undifferentiated master cells that have the property to self-renew and differentiate into many specialized cell types in the body, becoming extremely important in dental and medical fields. Stem cell research has been a field of great clinical interest with immense possibilities of to replace, restore, or enhance the biological function of damaged tissues and organs due to accidents, diseases, and/or developmental defects. The knowledge of stem cell technology is moving extremely fast in both dental and medical fields. Advances in characterization, standardization, and validation of stem cell therapies and applications have been leading to the development of various therapeutic modalities With the recent introduction of stem cell therapy in dentistry and especially in orthodontics, it has opened doors to treating various defects in its initial stages and achieve wonderful results.

O autorze

Kaushiki, SohelaDr Sohela Kaushiki is a budding orthodontist who completed her undergraduation from Manipal College of Dental Science, Manipal in 2019 and is currently pursuing Master's degree in Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from SPPGIDMS, Lucknow. Her current work includes Stem Cells and its relevance in Orthodontics.