Human third molar as a source of dental stem cells
Human third molars (‘wisdom teeth’) start their development postnatally, during childhood (ages of 5–6 years) and begin their calcification process from the age of 7–10 years. By the age of 18–25 years, the roots of the third molars have completed their development. These teeth are most commonly extracted and discarded in the dental clinic, but because they are still undergoing root development, they provide an excellent source of dental stem cells including DPSC, PDL cells and SCAP cells
