Japan successfully regenerated gums from belly fat

A group of scientists led by Professor Murakami Shinya of Osaka University Dental Hospital, Japan conducted the world's first clinical study, successfully regenerating gums from stem cells taken from fat layer under the belly.

Following the results of successful animal studies, the research team submitted a plan to study cell culture on humans at the end of March 2012 on the Japanese Committee of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

If accepted, it will come into practice this year, the method of regenerating gums from this belly fat will ensure its safety and treatment effectiveness for patients.

Periodontal disease occurs in about 80% of adults and is the biggest cause of tooth loss. When inflamed, the gum section and periodontal organization such as toothed and destroyed cementum give rise to bad odors in the oral cavity.

According to Professor Murakami's plan, clinical research will conduct research for 12 patients with severe dental disease. Scientists will extract 10-30cc stem cells from the patient's abdominal fat after local anesthesia and implant the patient's teeth to form a new periodontal organization.

After three weeks after the culture looks at the laboratory, the cell will be implanted into the defective part of the alveolar bone in the patient.