Regenerating gums with stem cell technology

The group of scientists led by Professor Kurihara Yingjian of Hiroshima University (Japan) has announced to have successfully studied gum regeneration technology by taking advantage of stem cells taken from the bone marrow of the infected person himself. periodontal.

Scientists took bone marrow from 11 people with periodontal disease at the age of 30-65, and conducted mesenchymal stem cells (mesenchymal stem cell). Then proceed in combination with the collagen used in medicine and implant the patient's pain.

The results showed that the gums of six patients recovered from 4mm to 8mm, while the gap between the patient's teeth and gums was also reduced.

Scientists believe that the stem cell after transplanting has grown into a periodontal organization, particularly it also secretes the substance that can help with cell growth, and promotes self-regeneration of the nest. function.

Subjects of the above clinical study are mainly patients with mild disease symptoms. Scientists said the next study will focus on patients with moderate and severe symptoms.

Scientists hope that in the next three years, clinical trials will be conducted to enhance the regeneration efficiency by cell culture technology.