Regenerative Dentistry and Advanced Biomaterials: Healing from Within

Regenerative dentistry is changing the game in oral healthcare. Instead of just fixing problems with artificial materials, we're now learning how to help teeth and gums heal themselves using the body's natural repair systems. This review explored how stem cells from different parts of the mouth like dental pulp, baby teeth, and the tissues around teeth can actually regrow damaged structures. We're talking about regrowing the inside of teeth, the supporting ligaments, and even the hard outer layers. What makes this possible is the combination of these powerful stem cells with smart biomaterials and cutting-edge 3D printing technology. Think of it as giving the body the right tools and instructions to fix itself. Major dental schools across the U.S., including Penn, UCSF, Michigan, Columbia, and Colorado, are leading this research revolution. Their work is bringing us closer to treatments that are less invasive, more natural, and long lasting than anything we've had before.