The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a meshwork of both structural and functional proteins
assembled in unique tissue-specific architectures. The ECM both provides the mechanical …

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders have complex and sometimes controversial
etiologies. Also, under similar circumstances, one person's TMJ may appear to deteriorate …

Although tissue engineering of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) structures is in its infancy,
tissue engineering provides the revolutionary possibility for treatment of temporomandibular …

PURPOSE: A device composed of extracellular matrix (ECM) was investigated as an
inductive template in vivo for reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disk after …

The potential impact of a tissue-engineered temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc is immense.
Currently, patients suffering from a severely dysfunctional TMJ have few options. Facing the …

Skin tissue engineering is an evolving method to reconstruct skin damages caused by
disease, burn or trauma. In skin tissue engineering, scaffolds should prepare three …

The world's first TMJ Bioengineering Conference was held May 25–27, 2006, in Broomfield,
Colorado. Presentations were given by 34 invited speakers representing industry …

PURPOSE: A device consisting of powdered porcine urinary bladder extracellular matrix
(UBM-ECM) encapsulated within sheets of the same material was investigated as a scaffold …

The present study was aimed to synthesize and characterize a bio-composite scaffold
containing carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), zinc doped nano-hydroxyapatite (Zn-nHAp) and …

With contributions from experts and pioneers, this book begins with coverage of the
fundamentals, details the supporting technology, and then elucidates their applications in …