Stem cells are self replicable cells that can differentiate into a diverse range of specialized cell types. Their special abilities have been investigated by many researchers and now are being used against diseases such as leukemia. In the near future they are also expected to be used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, cardiac ischaemia or bone loss. Naturally, a growing interest has been shown also amongst dental researchers. Their main goal is to replace the infected dental tissues with patient’s own stem cells and induce their growth leading to a full regeneration of the damaged tooth. With a little bit of luck this conceptual approach to the therapy named “regenerative dentistry” will soon have its place in the clinical practice. Read full text »