Oral Function and Restorative Dentistry
Research objectives
The main objectives of this research programme are: (1) to develop better strategies to prevent degeneration of oral tissues and/or organs; and (2) to develop minimally invasive, regenerative treatment strategies when prevention fails and treatment is required. Both the prevention of degeneration and minimally invasive, regenerative treatments illustrate the ongoing shift from curing diseases to preventing them.
Clearly, a focus on early diagnosis will play an important role in enabling this shift. The outcome of the research efforts will be an increased understanding of degenerating/degenerated oral tissues and an improved ability to replace or regenerate these tissues, thereby restoring oral function. The research program contains five sub-programs as listed below.
Programme leader Prof.dr. F. Lobbezoo Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004 1081 LA Amsterdam Tel: +31-20-59 80412 E-mail: F.Lobbezoo@acta.nl |
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