In restorative dentistry, especially in older patients, there is frequently a need to rebuild bone before other procedures can be performed. Scientists in Italy have demonstrated that stem cells from teeth help form stronger jaw bones.
How did the research team demonstrate this potential?
References: At one year: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19908196 At three years: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23502599
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