Aims Dentistry

AIMS Dentistry For ages man have desired renewal of permanent teeth. How wonderful it could have been if we could have an infinite set of teeth like sharks. Stem cell therapy is a step forward in that direction. When implemented successfully, it'll open new avenues not just in the world of dentistry but in other areas like connective tissue disorders, Alzheimer's, cancer treatment, bone fractures etc. The application of stem cell therapy is universal. But what is it all about? Stem cells are the primitive cells that have the capacity to multiply and differentiate into any mature cell. There has been a wide spread awareness regarding cryogenically preserving the umbilical cord for its stem cells for future use. Stem cells are of two types: embryonic and adult stem cells. Adult stem cells can be harvested from bone marrow, placenta, synovial membrane, adipose tissue, liver, and even teeth. These cells have the capability to multiply and differentiate i...