The junctional epithelium originates from the odontogenic epithelium of an erupted tooth
The junctional epithelium (JE) is an epithelial component that is directly attached to the tooth surface and has a protective function against periodontal diseases. In this study, we determined the origin of the JE using a bioengineered tooth technique. We transplanted the bioengineered tooth germ i...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4007090/ |