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Adjunctive Diode Laser Therapy and Probiotic Lactobacillus Therapy in the Treatment of Periodontitis and Peri-Implant Disease

Adjunctive Diode Laser Therapy and Probiotic Lactobacillus Therapy in the Treatment of Periodontitis and Peri-Implant Disease

Published on: May 9, 2022

Functional biomaterials for comprehensive periodontitis therapy.

Jiayi Luan¹, Ruotao Li², Weiguo Xu³

¹VIP Integrated Department, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.

Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica. B

|July 10, 2023

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Biomaterials offer advanced solutions for periodontitis, an inflammatory gum disease. This review explores their use in antibacterial therapy, host modulation, and periodontal regeneration for improved treatment outcomes.

Keywords:

Anti-inflammation Anti-oxidant Antibacterial effect Biomaterial Drug delivery Host modulation Periodontal regeneration Periodontitis therapy

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Area of Science:

Periodontology
Biomaterials Science
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Periodontitis is a bacterial infection causing inflammation and destruction of periodontal tissues.
Current treatments like scaling/root planing (SRP) and antimicrobials have limitations including relapse and drug resistance.
Biomaterials and drug delivery systems show promise in enhancing periodontitis treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role of biomaterials in periodontitis treatment.
To provide an overview of biomaterial applications in antibacterial therapy, host modulatory therapy, and periodontal regeneration.
To highlight the potential of biomaterials in advancing periodontal therapy.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on the application of biomaterials in periodontitis treatment.
Analysis of studies investigating biomaterials for antibacterial, host modulatory, and regenerative purposes.
Synthesis of current research on biomaterial-based periodontal therapies.

Main Results:

Biomaterials can be integrated into various therapeutic strategies for periodontitis.
Applications include enhanced antibacterial delivery, modulation of host response, and promotion of periodontal tissue regeneration.
Multifunctional biomaterials offer comprehensive approaches to periodontitis management.

Conclusions:

Biomaterials represent a significant advancement in periodontal therapy.
Further research and application of biomaterials are expected to drive innovation in treating periodontitis.
Biomaterial-based approaches hold promise for more effective and long-lasting periodontitis treatment.