Cell culture-based tissue engineering as an alternative to bone grafts in implant dentistry: a literature review

J Oral Implantol. 2012 Sep:38 Spec No:538-45. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-11-00197.

Abstract

Several biomaterials and techniques for bone grafting have been described in the literature for atresic bone tissue replacement caused by edentulism, surgical resectioning, and traumas. A new technique involves tissue engineering, a promising option to replace bone tissue and solve problems associated with morbidity of autogenous grafting. This literature review aims to describe tissue-engineering techniques using ex vivo cell culture as an alternative to repair bone maxillary atresias and discuss the concepts and potentials of bone regeneration through cell culture techniques as an option for restorative maxillofacial surgery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult Stem Cells / cytology
  • Alveolar Bone Loss / therapy*
  • Animals
  • Bone Substitutes*
  • Cell Culture Techniques
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods*
  • Embryonic Stem Cells / cytology
  • Humans
  • Maxillary Diseases / therapy
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation / methods*
  • Tissue Engineering / methods*
  • Transplantation, Autologous

Substances

  • Bone Substitutes