Summary of Research into Regenerative Dentistry

Abstract

The teeth and oral cavity have been repaired and functionally augmented by prosthetic materials since ancient times in the field of dentistry. This is explained by the fact that artificial materials have been specifically developed in dentistry, and such materials have played more important roles in dentistry than in other medical fields. Currently, a major revolution is taking place in dental molding technology. Digitalization has led to the use of lost-wax casting techniques and the decline of precious metals such as gold alloys and gold-silver-palladium alloys.Furthermore, implants, cosmetic dentistry and computer-assisted orthodontics are rapidly developing. These new technologies also involve regenerative and tissue engineering techniques. The development and application of dental technology over the next half century may be completely different from that of the past half century. Dental professionals need to become familiar with these new techniques. I believe that the time will come when dental clinics will no longer be able to operate simply by improving old techniques. This time, I have summarized important information about research in the field of regeneration in dentistry.