INTRODUCTION: Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is routinely used for pulp-capping procedures. However, little is known about its direct interaction with the cells or whether MTA is capable of releasing soluble factors that could help in differentiating cells. There have been no previous studies showing this aspect of MTA. Hence, the aim of this study was to determine whether direct contact of the cells with MTA was necessary to help differentiate the pulp cells into odontoblast-like cells. METHODS: Human dental pulp cells were cultured on gray MTA, either in direct contact or away from the cells on a cell culture insert, and the levels of gene expression, secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and the rates of cell proliferation were analyzed. RESULTS: MTA when placed in direct contact with the cells promoted up-regulated the expression of important odontoblastic genes like osteocalcin and dentin sialoprotein, thereby showing that direct contact of the cells with the MTA is necessary to promote differentiation of the pulp cells into odontoblast-like cells, which in turn are responsible for dentin bridge formation. MTA also induced an increase in the secretion of VEGF when placed in direct contact with the cells. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, our study supports the fact that direct contact of the cells with the MTA is necessary to help differentiate them into odontoblast-like cells, which in turn will lead to a successful treatment outcome. Published by Elsevier Inc.
INTRODUCTION:Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is routinely used for pulp-capping procedures. However, little is known about its direct interaction with the cells or whether MTA is capable of releasing soluble factors that could help in differentiating cells. There have been no previous studies showing this aspect of MTA. Hence, the aim of this study was to determine whether direct contact of the cells with MTA was necessary to help differentiate the pulp cells into odontoblast-like cells. METHODS:Human dental pulp cells were cultured on gray MTA, either in direct contact or away from the cells on a cell culture insert, and the levels of gene expression, secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and the rates of cell proliferation were analyzed. RESULTS: MTA when placed in direct contact with the cells promoted up-regulated the expression of important odontoblastic genes like osteocalcin and dentin sialoprotein, thereby showing that direct contact of the cells with the MTA is necessary to promote differentiation of the pulp cells into odontoblast-like cells, which in turn are responsible for dentin bridge formation. MTA also induced an increase in the secretion of VEGF when placed in direct contact with the cells. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, our study supports the fact that direct contact of the cells with the MTA is necessary to help differentiate them into odontoblast-like cells, which in turn will lead to a successful treatment outcome. Published by Elsevier Inc.
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