Dentonin, a MEPE Fragment, Initiates Pulp-healing Response to Injury

2007 ◽  
Vol 86 (8) ◽  
pp. 780-785 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Six ◽  
D. Septier ◽  
C. Chaussain-Miller ◽  
R. Blacher ◽  
P. DenBesten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Peptide ◽  
Matrix Proteins ◽  
Dental Tissues ◽  
Agarose Beads ◽  
Reparative Dentin ◽  
Pulp Cells ◽  
Dentin Sialoprotein ◽  
Dentin Formation ◽  
Rat Molars ◽  
Reparative Dentin Formation

Phosphorylated extracellular matrix proteins, including matrix extracellular phosphoprotein (MEPE), are involved in the formation and mineralization of dental tissues. In this study, we evaluated the potential of Dentonin, a synthetic peptide derived from MEPE, to promote the formation of reparative dentin. Agarose beads, either soaked with Dentonin or unloaded, were implanted into the pulps of rat molars, and examined 8, 15, and 30 days after treatment. At day 8, Dentonin promoted the proliferation of pulp cells, as visualized by PCNA-labeling. RP59-positive osteoblast progenitors were located around the Dentonin-soaked beads. PCNA- and RP59-labeling were decreased at day 15, while osteopontin, weakly labeled at day 8, was increased at 15 days, but dentin sialoprotein was undetectable at any time. At 8 days, precocious reparative dentin formation occurred in pulps containing Dentonin-soaked beads, with formation slowing after 15 days. These results suggest that Dentonin affects primarily the initial cascade of events leading to pulp healing.

scholarly journals Secreted Frizzled-Related Protein 1 Promotes Odontoblastic Differentiation and Reparative Dentin Formation in Dental Pulp Cells

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 2491
Author(s):  
Keita Ipposhi ◽  
Atsushi Tomokiyo ◽  
Taiga Ono ◽  
Kozue Yamashita ◽  
Muhammad Anas Alhasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Nodule Formation ◽  
Dental Pulp Cells ◽  
Related Protein ◽  
Direct Pulp Capping ◽  
Odontoblastic Differentiation ◽  
Reparative Dentin ◽  
Pulp Cells ◽  
Dentin Formation ◽  
Reparative Dentin Formation

Direct pulp capping is an effective treatment for preserving dental pulp against carious or traumatic pulp exposure via the formation of protective reparative dentin by odontoblast-like cells. Reparative dentin formation can be stimulated by several signaling molecules; therefore, we investigated the effects of secreted frizzled-related protein (SFRP) 1 that was reported to be strongly expressed in odontoblasts of newborn molar tooth germs on odontoblastic differentiation and reparative dentin formation. In developing rat incisors, cells in the dental pulp, cervical loop, and inner enamel epithelium, as well as ameloblasts and preodontoblasts, weakly expressed Sfrp1; however, Sfrp1 was strongly expressed in mature odontoblasts. Human dental pulp cells (hDPCs) showed stronger expression of SFRP1 compared with periodontal ligament cells and gingival cells. SFRP1 knockdown in hDPCs abolished calcium chloride-induced mineralized nodule formation and odontoblast-related gene expression and decreased BMP-2 gene expression. Conversely, SFRP1 stimulation enhanced nodule formation and expression of BMP-2. Direct pulp capping treatment with SFRP1 induced the formation of a considerable amount of reparative dentin that has a structure similar to primary dentin. Our results indicate that SFRP1 is crucial for dentinogenesis and is important in promoting reparative dentin formation in response to injury.

scholarly journals Lithium Chloride Exerts Differential Effects on Dentinogenesis and Osteogenesis in Primary Pulp Cultures

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anushree Vijaykumar ◽  
Mina Mina
Keyword(s):  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Osteoblast Differentiation ◽  
Prolonged Treatment ◽  
Odontoblast Differentiation ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Reparative Dentin ◽  
Dentin Formation ◽  
Reparative Dentin Formation

Wnt/β-catenin signaling is known to play essential roles in odontoblast differentiation and reparative dentin formation. Various Wnt activators including LiCl have been increasingly studied for their effectiveness to induce repair of the dentin-pulp complex. LiCl is a simple salt thought to activate Wnt/β-catenin signaling by inhibiting GSK3β. Previous in vitro and in vivo studies showed that LiCl increased odontoblast differentiation and enhanced reparative dentin formation. However, the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms by which LiCl regulates odontoblast and osteoblast differentiation during reparative dentinogenesis are not well-understood. Our in vitro studies show that exposure of early dental pulp progenitors to LiCl increased the survival and the pool of αSMA+ progenitors, leading to enhanced odontoblast and osteoblast differentiation. The positive effects of LiCl in the differentiation of osteoblasts and odontoblasts from αSMA+ progenitors are mediated by Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Our results also showed that continuous and late exposure of dental pulp cells to LiCl increased the expression of odontoblast markers through Wnt/β-catenin signaling, and the number of odontoblasts expressing DMP1-Cherry and DSPP-Cerulean transgenes. However, unlike the early treatment, both continuous and late treatments decreased the expression of Bsp and the expression of BSP-GFPtpz transgene. These observations suggest that prolonged treatment with LiCl in more mature cells of the dental pulp has an inhibitory effect on osteoblast differentiation. The inhibitory effects of LiCl on osteogenesis and Bsp were not mediated through Wnt/β-catenin signaling. These observations suggest that the effects of LiCl, and GSK3β antagonists on reparative dentinogenesis involve multiple pathways and are not specific to Wnt/β-catenin signaling.

scholarly journals Induction of reparative dentin by calcium silicate-based material as direct pulp capping agent

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 182-186
Author(s):  
Mozammal Hossain ◽  
Mahmood Sajedeen ◽  
Yukio Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Hydroxide ◽  
Calcium Silicate ◽  
Normal Function ◽  
Direct Pulp Capping ◽  
Pulp Tissue ◽  
Pulp Capping ◽  
Exposure Site ◽  
Reparative Dentin ◽  
Dentin Formation ◽  
Reparative Dentin Formation

This study was performed to examine whether calcium silicate could induce reparative dentin formation without eliciting any adverse effect in direct pulp capping of premolar teeth. Twenty participants who need extraction of their 4 healthy permanent premolar teeth for orthodontic reasons were included in this study. Following the surgical procedure, the exposed pulp tissue was treated either with calcium silicate or covered with calcium hydroxide paste. On day 3, 7, 14 and 28, the experimental teeth was extracted and examined using light microscopy and histometric analysis to observe the inflammatory changes and the amount of reparative dentin formation. The results showed that in the calcium silicate treated teeth, substantial amounts of dentine-like tissue was formed on day 14 and mostly located on the exposure site. It was also observed in the calcium hydroxide treated teeth but dentin-like tissue located at a distance from the exposure site. The total amount of reparative dentine formed in the calcium silicate-treated teeth was significantly higher (p<0.005) than in the calcium hydroxide-treated specimens. In conclusion that the calcium silicate indices pulpal wound healing and reparative formation in the exposed teeth without affecting the normal function of the remaining pulp.

scholarly journals Reactionary and reparative dentin formation after pulp capping: Hydrogel vs. Dycal

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Njeh ◽  
E Uzunoğlu ◽  
H Ardila-Osorio ◽  
S Simon ◽  
A Berdal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulp Capping ◽  
Reparative Dentin ◽  
Dentin Formation ◽  
Reparative Dentin Formation

scholarly journals Comparision of effectiveness of calcium hyroxide and MTA when used as an indirect pulp therapy (IPT) material- A clinical and radiological assessment

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Divyashree R ◽  
Kirthi Raj
Keyword(s):  
Primary Molars ◽  
Radiological Assessment ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cavity Preparation ◽  
Pulp Therapy ◽  
Reparative Dentin ◽  
Caries Progression ◽  
Test Materials ◽  
Dentin Formation ◽  
Reparative Dentin Formation

: The present study assessed and compared the success of an IPT procedure both clinically and radiographically when Dycal and MTA were used as an IPT material on primary molars.Children aged 4-9 years were screened and those who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected. Accordingly fiftychildren were divided into 2 groups with 25 patient in each group. Cavity preparation was done and the two test materials (Dycal and MTA) were placed at the base in their respective groups and restored with RMGIC. Post-operative radiograph was taken for baseline data. Patients were assessed at Subsequent at 1 and 6 months both clinically and radiographically. Both the test materials had formed a good biological seal, arrested further caries progression and did not cause any adverse pulpal reaction. However the amount of reparative dentin formed was highest in the Dycal group followed by MTA group. Both the experimental materials Dycal and MTA showed reparative dentin formation at the end of 1 and 6 months and also formed a good biological seal and maintained vitality of the pulp which indicates both are good IPT material.

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