Extracellular Matrix Induces Periodontal Ligament Reconstruction In Vivo

One of the problems in dental implant treatment is the lack of periodontal ligament (PDL), which supports teeth, prevents infection, and transduces sensations such as chewiness. The objective of the present study was to develop a decellularized PDL for supporting an artificial tooth. To this end, we...

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Main Authors: Naoko Nakamura, Ai Ito, Tsuyoshi Kimura, Akio Kishida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/13/3277