| ECM | Extracellular matrix |
| SCs | Stem cells |
| ESCs | Embryonic stem cells |
| ASCs | Adult stem cells |
| iPSCs | Induced pluripotent stem cells |
| MSCs | Mesenchymal stem cells |
| DPSCs | Dental pulp stem cells |
| PDLSCs | Periodontal ligament stem cells |
| PDL | Periodontal ligament |
| SCAPs | Stem cells from apical papilla |
| DFCs | Dental follicle stem cells |
| TGPCs | Tooth germ progenitor cells |
| SHEDs | Stem cells of human exfoliated deciduous teeth |
| ABMSCs | Alveolar bone-derived mesenchymal stem cells |
| SGDSCs | Salivary gland-derived stem cells |
| OMSCs | Oral mucosa-derived mesenchymal stem cells |
| OESCs | Oral epithelial stem cells |
| GMSCs | Gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells |
| PSCs | Periosteum-derived stem cells |
| PLA | Poly(lactic acid) |
| PGA | Poly(glycolic acid) |
| PLGA | Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) |
| PCL | Poly(caprolactone) |
| HA | Hydroxyapatite |
| PVDF-TrFE | Poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) |
| nBGC | Nanobioactive glass ceramic |
| RET | Regenerative endodontic therapy |
| MTA | Mineral trioxide aggregate |
| AAE | American Association of Endodontists’ |
| EDTA | Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid |
| CHX | Chlorhexidine |
| TAP | Triple antibiotic paste |
| PRP | Platelet-rich plasma |
| PRF | Platelet-rich fibrin |
| BC | Blood clot |
| GTR | Guided tissue regeneration |
| TMJ | Temporomandibular joint |