Galli et al. Plast Aesthet Res 2021;8:3 Plastic and DOI: 10.20517/2347-9264.2020.176 Aesthetic Research Review Open Access Current and future trends in periodontal tissue engineering and bone regeneration Matthew Galli1, Yao Yao1, William V. Giannobile1,2,3, Hom-Lay Wang1 1Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. 2Biointerfaces Institute, North Campus Research Complex, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. 3Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Correspondence to: Prof. Hom-Lay Wang, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1011 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. E-mail:
[email protected] How to cite this article: Galli M, Yao Y, Giannobile WV, Wang HL. Current and future trends in periodontal tissue engineering and bone regeneration. Plast Aesthet Res 2021;8:3. http://dx.doi.org/10.20517/2347-9264.2020.176 Received: 31 Aug 2020 First Decision: 16 Nov 2020 Revised: 28 Nov 2020 Accepted: 7 Dec 2020 Published: 8 Jan 2021 Academic Editor: Filippo Citterio, Raúl González-García Copy Editor: Cai-Hong Wang Production Editor: Jing Yu Abstract Periodontal tissue engineering involves a multi-disciplinary approach towards the regeneration of periodontal ligament, cementum and alveolar bone surrounding teeth, whereas bone regeneration specifically applies to ridge reconstruction in preparation for future implant placement, sinus floor augmentation and regeneration of peri- implant osseous defects. Successful periodontal regeneration is based on verifiable cementogenesis on the root surface, oblique insertion of periodontal ligament fibers and formation of new and vital supporting bone.