Tissue Engineering and Regeneration in Dentistry

The specialty within biomedical engineering which makes use of engineering cells, cells and materials methods as well as physicochemical factors is termed as tissue engineering. It seeks to restore, improve, maintain or replace diverse types of biological tissues. Regenerative medicine is a branch of medicine which focuses on regenerating, replacing or engineering human cells and tissues to restore normal function. Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are used to design dental therapies to repair, restore and regenerate dental tissues. Research is being conducted in this field to regenerate single dental tissues such as the pulp or dentine. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of the key concepts and applications of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine in dentistry. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.