Stem cells are the foremost attention- grabbing cells in cell biology. They have the potential to evolve as one of the most power ful technologies in the future. Researchers have discovered a variety of sources from which stem cells are derived. Craniofacial problems are quite common and occur at all ages. Stem cells are often used therapeutically in every field of health science. In fact, several procedures are reformed after stem cells come into play. The present article gives us overview of the current researches being carried out on stem cells and its use within the field of orthodontics, which is a specialized branch of dentistry.

Keywords : Orthodontics, Periodontium, Root Resorption, Stem Cells, Temporomandibular Joint Defects.