BACKGROUND:Biomaterial cytotoxicity on dental stem cells plays a critical role in managing
the regeneration of dental tissue.AIM:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of Nano-hydroxy apatite
(NHA), Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), and Calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) on the
proliferation, and viability of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) isolated
from third molar teeth.METHODS:Cultured DPSCs were characterized and the tested biomaterials were shaped into
cylinders then inserted directly on the DPSCs. Proliferation and viability
percentage of DPSCs were evaluated at 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 14 days of
culture.RESULTS:The biomaterials supplemented DPSCs showed a significant initial decrease in cell
count and viability percentage at day one. Then, a rise in cell counts and
viabilities was noticed after that. There was a decrease in cell counts, and
viabilities in the NHA supplemented cells in comparison to other tested
biomaterials.CONCLUSIONS:All tested biomaterials maintain the proliferation of DPSCs for different
durations. NHA showed less proliferative and more cytotoxic effect than other
tested materials.