Effect of Cyclic Tensional Force on Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells

National Taiwan University

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Healthy

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT00172744

9361701291

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to observe cyclic tensional force on the osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells.

Full description

This study is to investigate the effect of the cyclic mechanical strain on the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. Mesenchymal stem cells will be cultured from the periodontal ligament tissue of the premolars extracted due to orthodontic reason.

Enrollment: 20 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 13+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Orthodontic patients who need to have premolars extracted