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I-Hao Chen1, Tzer-Min Lee2,3, Chih-Ling Huang4
1School of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan.
Gels (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 3, 2021
Summary
Biopolymer hybrid particles, combining natural polymers with inorganic materials like bioactive glass, show promise for dental applications. These advanced materials are increasingly explored for drug delivery, bone repair, and periodontal regeneration.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Dental Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Biopolymer hybrid particles are emerging as advanced materials in dentistry.
- These particles combine organic biopolymers with inorganic components for enhanced properties.
- Their fabrication and applications are critical for developing next-generation dental therapeutics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive literature review on the fabrication and application of biopolymer hybrid particles in dentistry.
- To discuss common inorganic particles and biopolymers used in dental applications.
- To highlight the potential of these hybrid particles in areas like drug delivery and tissue regeneration.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of 95 articles.
- Analysis of common inorganic particles (hydroxyapatite, calcium phosphate, bioactive glass) and biopolymers (collagen, gelatin, chitosan).
- Focus on biopolymer gel-assisted synthesis of inorganic particles for dental applications.
Main Results:
- Calcium phosphate, particularly hydroxyapatite, is widely used but bioactive glass offers greater multifunctionality and clinical applicability.
- Biopolymer hybrid particles are gaining attention for applications in drug delivery, bone repair, and periodontal regeneration.
- Literature on biopolymer gel-assisted synthesis of dental inorganic particles is limited.
Conclusions:
- Biopolymer hybrid particles represent a significant advancement in dental materials.
- Bioactive glass, when combined with biopolymers, shows considerable promise for various clinical dental applications.
- Further research into the synthesis and application of these hybrid particles is warranted, especially concerning gel-assisted methods.
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