Resumen

BETANCOURT GAMBOA, Kenia; BARCIELA CALDERON, Julio; GUERRA MENENDEZ, Julio  y  CABRERA CARBALLO, Nereyda. Use of stem cells in the orofacial complex. AMC [online]. 2012, vol.16, n.5, pp. 651-661. ISSN 1025-0255.

Introduction: stem cells have the capacity of dividing themselves into various types of specialized cells, not only from the morphological point of view but functionally as well. Scientific advances in the field of regenerative medicine have increased life expectancy of sick people and also better results of dental professionals. These advances do contribute to cure various diseases. Discussion: a bibliographical review on the use of stem cells in the orofacial complex was carried out. These cells are classified according to their evolution state into embryonic and adult, and according to their cellular potentiality into totipotent, pluripotent and multipotent. They regenerate bone tissue, periodontal ligament, dentine and tooth. Conclusion: it has been demonstrated that stem cells play an important role in the regeneration of different structure of the orofacial complex. They have their mechanism of action in the pulp-dentinal complex, periodontal ligament and in the regeneration of craniofacial skeletal defects.

Palabras clave : STEM CELLS; REGENERATIVE MEDICINE; ORAL MEDICINE; REVIEW LITERATURE AS TOPIC.

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