Tissue Engineering Using Stem Cell Technology – Darnell Kaigler, DDS, MS, PhD

Darnell Kaigler, DDS, MS, PhD
Current treatment modalities to restore oral tissues and teeth provide functional and structural restoration of the compromised or lost tissues; yet, many of these approaches do not meet the need for more biologic and physiologic treatment outcomes. The emergence of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine over the past 25 years has been a gateway to new paradigms of treatment in dentistry, particularly for periodontal, peri-implant, and alveolar bone regeneration. Historically, the use of different biomaterials and grafting agents has established a strong platform for the development of therapeutic concepts toward achieving “true“ tissue regeneration. More recently, the use of biologic agents and the advent of cell therapies has enabled an even greater capacity to achieve regeneration in more complex and compromised clinical scenarios. This course will provide an overview of the evolution of stem cell therapeutic approaches in dentistry and highlight current applications for periodontal, peri-implant, and alveolar bone regeneration using stem cells. Key regenerative principles will be discussed and clinical cases will be presented demonstrating how these strategies can be implemented in clinical practice.
Recorded – May 25, 2021