The balance between bone resorption and bone formation is vital for maintenance and
regeneration of alveolar bone and supporting structures around teeth and dental implants …

Background A large variety of biomaterials, biologics and membranes have been utilized in
the past 40 years for the regenerative treatment of periodontal infrabony defects. Biologic …

Bone tissue undergoes constant turnover supported by stem cells. Recent studies showed
that perivascular mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) contribute to the turnover of long bones …

Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation has proved to be a promising strategy in cell
therapy and regenerative medicine. Although their mechanism of action is not completely …

Following tooth extraction, the alveolar ridge undergoes an inevitable remodeling process
that influences implant therapy of the edentulous area. Socket grafting is a commonly …

Scientific advancements in biomaterials, cellular therapies, and growth factors have brought
new therapeutic options for periodontal and peri‐implant reconstructive procedures. These …

To ensure a successful dental implant therapy, the presence of adequate vertical and
horizontal alveolar bone is fundamental. However, an insufficient amount of alveolar ridge in …

Immobilization of osteoinductive molecules, including growth factors or peptides, on polymer
scaffolds is critical for improving stem cell-mediated bone tissue engineering. Such …

Background/aim Autophagy is a macromolecular degradation process playing a pivotal role
in the maintenance of stem-like features and in the morpho-functional remodeling of the …

Tissue engineering can be used to repair tissue by employing bioscaffolds that provide
better spatial control, porosity, and a three-dimensional (3D) environment like the human …