Cementum is key to periodontal tissue regeneration: A review on apatite microstructures for creation of novel cementum-based dental implants.

Mari M Saito, Kazuo Onuma, Yasuo Yamakoshi

Genesis (New York, N.Y. : 2000) 2023 Jul

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The cementum is the outermost layer of hard tissue covering the dentin within the root portion of the teeth. It is the only hard tissue with a specialized structure and function that forms a part of both the teeth and periodontal tissue. As such, cementum is believed to be critical for periodontal tissue regeneration. In this review, we discuss the function and histological structure of the cementum to promote crystal engineering with a biochemical approach in cementum regenerative medicine. We review the microstructure of enamel and bone while discussing the mechanism underlying apatite crystal formation to infer the morphology of cementum apatite crystals and their complex structure with collagen fibers. Finally, the limitations of the current dental implant treatments in clinical practice are explored from the perspective of periodontal tissue regeneration. We anticipate the possibility of advancing periodontal tissue regenerative medicine via cementum regeneration using a combination of material science and biochemical methods. © 2023 The Authors. genesis published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.

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Mari M Saito, Kazuo Onuma, Yasuo Yamakoshi. Cementum is key to periodontal tissue regeneration: A review on apatite microstructures for creation of novel cementum-based dental implants. Genesis (New York, N.Y. : 2000). 2023 Jul;61(3-4):e23514