periodontics. Recently mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) have been proposed for tissue
regeneration in periodontal disease and repair of large bone defects. Bone regeneration
has to be supported by a scaffold which has to be biocompatible, biodegradable, and able to
support cell growth and differentiation. The aim of this study was to evaluate osteogenic
differentiation of MSC seeded on a collagen scaffold. DESIGN: MSC were obtained from …