The oral cavity and oropharynx are complex environments that are susceptible to physical,
chemical, and microbiological insults. They are also common sites for pathological and …

Hydrogels are widely used for therapeutic delivery applications due to their biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and ability to control release kinetics by tuning swelling and mechanical …

Full-thickness oral mucosal defects are accompanied by significant blood loss and frequent
infections. Instead of conventional therapies that separate hemostasis and anti-inflammation …

Dental follicle cells (DFCs) are a group of mesenchymal progenitor cells surrounding the
tooth germ, responsible for cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone formation in …

Dental follicle progenitor/stem cells (DFPCs) are a group of dental mesenchyme stem cells
that lie in the dental follicle and play a critical role in tooth development and maintaining …

Periodontitis, a major oral disease, affects a vast majority of the population but has been
often ignored without realizing its long-fetched effects on overall human health. A realization …

Several studies have shown that nanosilicate-reinforced scaffolds are suitable for bone
regeneration. However, hydrogels are inherently too soft for load-bearing bone defects of …

Clay minerals have been applied in biomedicine for thousands of years. Laponite is a
nanostructured synthetic clay with the capacity to retain and progressively release drugs. In …

Inorganic ion metabolism plays significant roles in various life processes including signal
transduction, substance exchange, and cellular constructions. Regulation and monitoring of …

Bone tissue engineering based on stem cells, growth factors and bioactive scaffolds
presents an appealing but challenging approach for rehabilitation of patients with bone …