Kanata dentist discusses regenerative dentistry and how stem cells will affect its future.

Ottawa, Ontario -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/27/2012 -- In their July issue, the Journal of Prosthodontic Research released an article about the rich sources of stem cells found in oral tissue and their use in dentistry.

The possibility of stem cell treatment in dentistry is exciting news for dentists Drs. David Bartos and Mark Northcott. At Trillium Dental, their practice in Nepean, IV sedation is offered to make undergoing treatments such as root canals or a dentistry implant as comfortable as possible.

Researchers at Nova Southeastern University have successfully grown full-sized new teeth in monkeys and mice in recent trials, says Kanata dentistry professional. With clinical trials in humans underway, stem cells may eliminate the need of crowns for teeth by replacing missing teeth.

The JPR article focuses on areas of the body where stem cells are acquired and how they should be utilized in restorative dentistry. Stem cells are harvested from two places: embryotic stem cells and adult stem cells. Researchers and doctors typically refer to adult stem cells as "mesenchymal stem cells" or "multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells -" since many live in mesenchymal tissues.

MSCs located in bone marrow, called BMSCs, are perfectly suited for bone regeneration since they possess the capability of replicating and growing into several types of connective tissue cells.

BMSCs of the iliac crest- a large bone of the pelvis- have a high potential for use in bone regenerating therapy, but their extraction is somewhat invasive and success relies on the age of the patient.

Stem cells in the mouth and face are unlike the BSMCs of the iliac crest since their success doesn't correlate to patient age. They can also be extracted during most dental procedures. Companies such as Store-A-Tooth harvest and preserve clients' stem cells, which can be gathered from an extracted or lost tooth.

"Doctors have successfully regenerated dental bone and treated periodontal disease with the use of dental stem cells," their website reports.

As scientists continue to examine ways stem cells could help treat conditions such as muscular dystrophy, and Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, Northcott and Bartos wait to see how their family dentistry practice will be improved.

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Ottawa, Ontario -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/20/2012 -- A study published in the peer-reviewed journal "Cancer" has caused some discussion in the dental industry. The study advocated a link between dental X-rays and the commonly detected brain tumor called meningioma.

Ottawa cosmetic dentist Drs. David Bartos and Mark Northcott believe that not all study results should be blindly digested. Readers should examine a study's approach and conduct other research before reaching a conclusion on an issue.

Researchers hoped to find a link between meningioma and a history of dental X-rays, and their work suggests they did. The American Dental Association detailed its concerns not long after the journal was released.

One qualm was that patients were asked to remember their dental X-rays, including the type and the frequency. Dental records were not acquired for the study.

The ADA still believes that dental X-rays are essential in detecting certain oral threats, such as gum disease, budding cavities and certain tumors.

The head of radiology at University of Connecticut's School of Dental Medicine also voiced issues with the study.

"What happens is you're asking people to remember what kind of dental X-rays they had 10, 20, 30 or 40 years ago, and how frequently they had those X-rays," Lurie says. "It's anecdotal, and the argument is that it's just as anecdotal for the group without meningiomas as it is for the group with meningiomas. That is not necessarily true."

Lurie believes that patients who received surgery for meningiomas may be more apt to remember their X-ray history.

Otis W. Bradley, chief medical officer for the American Cancer Society, says this study doesn't determine that dental X-rays cause tumors; much more research would be needed to prove their relationship.

"The dose of radiation given in a bitewing or panoramic X-ray is lower today than it was two decades ago," Bradley says. "Nonetheless, X-rays should be done only when necessary."

The ADA agrees, maintaining their position that dental X-rays should be used only when vital.

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