Advancement In Tissue Engineering Promotes Oral Wound Healing

A Netherlands-based research team has successfully engineered a full-thickness gum tissue substitute from patient-donated biopsied tissue for use in reconstructing the oral cavity following surgery or trauma. Patient self-donated tissue was cultured and expanded in vitro for three weeks before transplantation. The advancement is a significant improvement over other skin substitutes as results demonstrate the importance of matching the donor site with the area to be transplanted.

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