Current Trends in Pulp Regeneration-Review

Abstract

Advances in knowledge and treatment options have made pulp regeneration a current objective in clinical dental practice. In recent years, several studies have been carried out and there have been several attempts to develop methodologies regarding pulp regeneration. For the survival as well as for the long-term preservation of the tooth, obtaining a solid and viable pulp is essential. Current endodontic treatment concepts are based on replacing the inflamed/necrotic pulp tissue with a synthetic biomaterial. Recent studies have proposed total or partial pulp regeneration as an alternative treatment method. Recent studies have highlighted that inflamed/necrotic pulp tissues can be replaced by regenerated pulp tissues. Thus, the quality of life is improved through regenerative endodontics. Teeth are revitalized. The latest researches on pulp revascularization have indicated by clinical and radiographic results a possible clinical application of pulp regeneration using the modern cellular homing strategy. Thus, pulp tissues that are functional must be clinically regenerated with the characterization of vascularization, with the characterization of reinnervation as well as with a dentin deposition having a regulated rate almost similar to the normal one. The purpose of this review is to evaluate current pulp treatment options through regenerative approaches.