FAQ

 

What’s the difference between cord blood cells and tooth stem cells?

Umbilical  cord  blood  contains  a  rich  source  of hematopoetic  stem  cells  which  can  be  used  to treat   many   types   of   blood   diseases   such   as leukaemia.  Primary teeth contain a rich source of mesenchymal  stem  cells  which  can  be  used  to treat   heart   disease,   Alzheimer’s,   Parkinson’s, paralysis  from  spinal  cord  injury  and  to  grow replacement bone, cartilage and teeth.

Can my child’s tooth stem cells be used to treat other members of my family?

  Tooth stem cells can potentially be used to treat conditions in first  or second degree blood relatives (siblings, parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts) in addition to the donor.

What are the differences between Allogeneic and Autologous stem cell transplant?

  Allogeneic stem cell transplants use donor cells from a public cell bank.  An autologous stem cell transplant   uses   the   patient’s   own   stem   cells. There  are  many  advantages  of  an  autologous transplant including no immune reaction or tissue rejection of the cells, no immunosuppressive therapy needed and the risk of communicable diseases is significantly reduced. BioEDEN Asia only   offers an autologous transplant option.

How are Stem Cell treatments being used today?

Stem  cell  therapy  has  been  used  successfully over 700 times in the U.S. over the last 10 years and it has been used many more times in other countries  around  the  world.  It  is  believed  thatstem cell therapy may eventually offer remedies for such conditions as Parkinson's and Alzheimer’s diseases,  juvenile  diabetes,  spinal cord injury, MS, ALS and certain forms of cancer and  heart  disease. Cell therapy is also being used in experiments to graft new skin cells to treat serious burn victims and to grow new corneas for the sight-impaired.

What can tooth stem cells do for my child?

Stem cell therapy is emerging as a revolutionary new  way  to  treat  disease  and  injury,  with  wide-ranging medical benefits. It works by introducing stem  cells  into  an  area  where  the  normal  cellshave lost their function due to disease or damage.

What happens if my child’s tooth falls out before the collection kit arrives?

  Simply place the tooth in the box of UHT milk in the refrigerator. Contact us with in 24 hours.

How long does it take for my child’s tooth cells to be frozen?

  We will extract the cells from the tooth within 24 hours of receiving it. Upon a successful extractionfollowing our stringent procedures and within Human Tissue Authority Certification guidelines, we  will cryogenically store the cells under your unique customer reference number.

Can I send any of my child’s teeth that have fallen out?

  There are 12 usable teeth. Those are the central incisors, lateral incisors and canines. These are the top front six teeth and the lower front six teeth. There’ll  be  a  diagram  identifying  these  in  your collection kit.