Research progress of scaffold materials for dental pulp regeneration

Pulp regeneration is currently a hot topic in pulp disease research. With the development of regenerative medicine, pulp regeneration is transitioning from basic research to clinical applications, and stable results have been observed in some cases. However, achieving higher success rates and restoring pulp function remains a challenge in the field of pulp disease. Stem cells, growth factors, and scaffold materials are fundamental elements of tissue engineering. In recent years, dental pulp regeneration related scaffolds have received widespread attention, and new progress has been made in natural, human, and artificially synthesized scaffold materials. This article reviews the scaffold materials for pulp regeneration, aiming to provide reference for the selection of scaffold materials for dental pulp regeneration.