Hyaluronic Acid: Exploring Its Versatile Applications in Dentistry.

Area of Science:

• Biomaterials Science
• Dental Research
• Regenerative Medicine

Background:

• Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring polysaccharide with significant regenerative and biocompatible properties.
• Its presence in synovial joints and connective tissues highlights its potential for therapeutic applications.
• Recent interest has focused on integrating HA into various dental fields.

Purpose of the Study:

• To comprehensively review the diverse applications of hyaluronic acid across multiple dental specialties.
• To consolidate current research on HA's efficacy and utility in clinical dentistry.
• To provide insights into future directions and encourage adoption of HA in dental practices.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature search was conducted on the PubMed database.
• Keywords included "Hyaluronic acid" combined with specific dental fields (periodontics, oral surgery, oral medicine, orthodontics, endodontics, aesthetic dentistry).
• Relevant and informative articles were selected and analyzed for this review.

Main Results:

• The search yielded a significant number of articles across all investigated dental specialties.
• Specific data on the number of articles found for each keyword combination were recorded (e.g., 6 for periodontics, 296 for oral and maxillofacial surgery).
• Selected articles were synthesized to present a cohesive overview of HA applications.

Conclusions:

• Hyaluronic acid demonstrates broad applicability and potential in various branches of dentistry.
• Further research and clinical investigation are warranted to fully elucidate HA's benefits.
• Clinicians and future dental professionals are encouraged to explore and integrate HA into their practices.