Aligned polymer scaffolds in periodontal tissue engineering

Periodontal disease is characterised by progressive gingival inflammation and degradation of the periodontal ligament (PDL) and alveolar bone. Recently, a limited number of studies have started to consider the use of tissue engineering approaches to facilitate periodontal tissue regeneration. Within...

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Main Author: Alotaibi, Dalal
Other Authors: Crawford, Aileen ; Griffiths, Gareth ; Hatton, Paul
Published: University of Sheffield 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.605500