Objectives: The objective of this systematic review is to evaluate the role of mesenchymal stem cells in the regenerative treatment of temporomandibular joint resorption.
Design: Search strategies were performed in the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Collaboration Library, and Web of Science. Two independent reviewers selected the included articles using a two-phase process based on the eligibility criteria. The reviewers independently collected the required information from the included articles. The methodological quality of the selected studies was assessed individually.
Result: In accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 703 studies were found and 8 articles were included. Thus, six studies using animal models and two human studies were included in this systematic review.
Conclusion: Based on the data of our systematic review, the use of mesenchymal stem cells is a promising method for the repair and regeneration of temporomandibular joint components.
Keywords: Mesenchymal stem cells; Temporomandibular joint disc; Temporomandibular joint disorders; Treatment.
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