Objective "Current data concerning the use of scaffolds in Periodontal Tissue Regeneration are far from sufficient for successful tissue-engineering therapeutics in the periodontology field. Consequently, we have identified the need for the development of advanced biomimetic scaffold materials, which are versatile enough to be targeted for tooth-specific applications and capable to drive the growth and functional differentiation of stem/progenitor dental cells into matured organized periodontal tissues in a controlled manner. The aim of this project is the design, synthesis and optimization of an advanced bilayered composite scaffold based on glass-ceramic foams combined with electrospun collagen-based meshes that mimics the complex structure of periodontium, i.e. the hierarchical structure of cementum and alveolar bone, the periodontal ligament and the continuous, fibrous interface between these tissues. The implementation of this project is designed through the integration of three objectives, which involve: i) the synthesis and optimization of glass-ceramic scaffolds for cementum/alveolar bone regeneration, ii) the development and characterization of tailored collagen-based fibrous scaffolds for periodontal ligament regeneration, and iii) their innovative combination for the construction of novel bilayered scaffolds to regenerate the complex tissue interface at the periodontium." Fields of science medical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologytissue engineeringmedical and health sciencesclinical medicineodontologyperiodontics Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IEF - Marie-Curie Action: "Intra-European fellowships for career development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IEF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinator FRIEDRICH-ALEXANDER-UNIVERSITAET ERLANGEN-NUERNBERG EU contribution € 167 390,40 Address SCHLOSSPLATZ 4 91054 Erlangen Germany See on map Region Bayern Mittelfranken Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Ulrike Hoffmann (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data