
17/09/2025
🌱 Did you know?
That “extra” wisdom tooth we often remove and discard could actually be a vault of medical gold ✨
Inside the pulp of wisdom teeth lie mesenchymal stem cells — powerful building blocks that can transform into bone, cartilage, nerves, muscle, and even fat cells. 🦴🧠💪
💡 Why it matters?
• Easy to collect (during routine extraction)
• Fresh & potent (usually taken at a young age)
• Non-invasive & can be stored for future use 🧊
🔬 Ongoing research shows promise in treating:
👉 Bone fractures & jaw defects
👉 Spinal cord injuries
👉 Heart damage
👉 Diabetes & even eye disorders
That “useless” tooth may one day hold the key to life-changing therapies 💙
📄 Research Reference:
Liu Y, Wu H, Zhang C, Wang J. Application of dental pulp stem cells for bone regeneration. Front Med. 2024;11:1339573. doi:10.3389/fmed.2024.1339573