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Chitosan (CHS), a natural biomaterial, shows promise for dental applications due to its biocompatibility and antibacterial properties. This review explores novel CHS biomaterials and their use in improving dental materials.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Dental Materials
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Chitosan (CHS) is a versatile natural biomaterial with favorable properties like biocompatibility, hydrophilicity, biodegradability, and broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
  • Its reactive functional groups offer opportunities for electrochemical interactions at cellular and molecular levels, making it attractive for bio-dental research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the development of novel chitosan biomaterials for dental applications.
  • To discuss the use of chitosan as an additive for enhancing existing dental materials.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in chitosan-based biomaterials for dentistry.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on chitosan's properties and applications in dental material modification.

Main Results:

  • Chitosan exhibits significant potential for various bio-dental applications owing to its inherent beneficial characteristics.
  • Its incorporation as an additive can effectively modify and enhance the performance of conventional dental materials.

Conclusions:

  • Novel chitosan biomaterials are emerging as promising candidates for advanced dental applications.
  • Chitosan's unique properties support its role in developing improved and innovative dental materials.