Abstract

TORRES RODRIGUEZ, Luís E et al. Autotransplantation of adult stem cells in an osseous defect of the mandibular branch per dentigerous cyst. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2011, vol.15, n.4, pp. 89-101. ISSN 1561-3194.

Purpose of the study: to investigate about the osseous formation of cystic cavities of the maxillaries from adult stem cells. Method: a patient presenting a dentigerous cyst in the left mandibular branch that provoked a large osseous destruction, which was confirmed by means physical examination, complementary studies, Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) and graphic images (photographs). Adult stem cells were placed, in view of a prior assessment and preparation of the patient in hematology service and transfusion medicine. Medical-surgical approach and pathological diagnosis were described, presenting in graphics the clinical and radiological improvement almost immediately, at three months and at two years. Results: it was identified that adult stem cells induce osseous regeneration in the cystic cavities of maxillaries. The evolution of the patient was discussed according to the medical literature reviewed. Conclusion:  the use of adult stem cells to treat the osseous regeneration of cystic cavities of the maxillaries was confirmed in this case, and new perspectives of treatment for other maxillofacial illnesses can be opened, as for fractures, osteoarthritis of the Temporal Mandibular Articulation and defects provoked by cancer lesions, etc. Research projects sustaining the use of this new therapy are necessary.

Keywords : REGENERATIVE MEDICINE; DENTIGEROUS CYST.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )