Dental pulp stem cells (family)

Dental pulp stem cells are mesenchymal cells, originating from the neural crest, which reside within the pulp tissue of permanent teeth. These cells have a high growth potential and can differentiate into osteoblasts, adipocytes, and neuron cells. They are isolated based on their high proliferation capacity and their mesenchymal surface markers. Due to their differentiation capacity, they are being assessed for their effectiveness in tooth reconstruction and regeneration of dentin, bone, muscle, cartilage, cornea, hair and neuronal tissue treatments.