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Chitosan Biomaterials for Current and Potential Dental Applications
Shehriar Husain1, Khalid H Al-Samadani2, Shariq Najeeb3
1Department of Dental Materials, College of Dentistry, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi 75110, Pakistan. shehriarhusain@gmail.com.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 5, 2017
Summary
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.
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.
