Synopsis
Many research institutions for the basic technical development of regenerative medicine are investigating human iPS cells competitively. In the present study, technical objectives for this purpose are summarized. The teeth and oral cavity have been repaired and functionally augmented by prosthetic materials since ancient times in the field of dentistry. This is explained by the fact that artificial materials have been specifically developed in dentistry, and such materials have played more important roles in dentistry than in other medical fields. In the present study, technical objectives for this purpose are summarized. Also, the uniqueness of regenerative medicine in dentistry is described.
Key words: regenerative medicine, dentistry, iPS cells, nano materials, oral
