OTHER STEM CELL TREATMENTS
OTHER
STEM CELL TREATMENTS
Use of Teeth and Stem Cells: Regeneration and Treatment
Teeth's
dentin and pulps have the capacity for self-renewal through natural mechanisms.
This is associated with the high regenerative potential of stem cells obtained
from dental pulp. Dental stem cells are one type of mesenchymal stem cells, and
they are among the stem cell sources with the highest potential for neural
differentiation.
Characteristics of Dental Stem Cells:
● Multipotent Properties:
Dental stem cells have the ability to differentiate into various cell types,
such as fat, bone, and cartilage.
● High Regenerative Capacity:
Stem cells
obtained from dental pulp stand out with their regenerative capacities, holding
potential for the regeneration of various tissues.
● Areas of Treatment:
Apart from pulp and tooth regeneration, they can be used in the treatment of
conditions like facial bones, skeletal repair, heart attacks, muscular
dystrophy, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's.
Which Teeth Provide Stem Cells?
● In Children:
Stem cell production is possible from all deciduous teeth.
● In Adolescents:
Stem cells can be obtained from wisdom teeth or teeth extracted due to
orthodontic treatment.
Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cells:
Bone marrow-derived stem cells are among the first stem cells used in medicine.
Hematopoietic and Stromal Stem Cells:
Hematopoietic stem cells can differentiate into blood cells, while stromal
(mesenchymal) stem cells can differentiate into various tissues like fat, bone,
and cartilage.
Clinical Applications:
Bone marrow
stem cells can differentiate into cells not only in the blood but also in
muscles, the brain, liver, skin, lungs, kidneys, and pancreas.
Applications:
● Fat Transfer:
When used
with fat transfer, bone marrow-derived stem cells can enhance vascularization,
allowing fat to maintain volume for a more extended period.
● Facial Rejuvenation:
They can be
used for achieving a youthful expression in the facial region.
● Organic Hair Transplantation:
In hair
transplantation or the FUE method, they can increase the success rate of hair
retention and provide effective results in hair loss and revitalization rates.
Hair Restoration with Stem Cell Treatment:
Stem cell
treatment can be used to prevent hair loss or trigger the regeneration of hair.
Mesenchymal stem cells can trigger the formation of hair follicles by providing
paracrine effects on hair cells.
The
results, whether in preventing hair loss or promoting hair regeneration, may
vary from person to person.
Stem cell treatment is an autologous and safe procedure, but individual
outcomes and treatment effectiveness can vary. It is important to consult with
a healthcare professional for a detailed discussion before any treatment.