ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2021
Natural Polymers for the Maintenance of Oral Health: Review of Recent Advances and Perspectives.
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44 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 83 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Novel Applications of Natural Biomaterials in Dentistry-Properties, Uses, and Development Perspectives.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Polymer-Based Scaffolds as an Implantable Material in Regenerative Dentistry: A Review.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Review
- Applications of chitosan in oral health and diseases.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Review
- Curcumin in oral health: mechanisms, clinical evidence, and delivery strategies.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
- Comparative in Vitro Study on the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Endodontic Sealers Against Common Oral Pathogens.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Natural Antibacterial Compounds with Potential for Incorporation into Dental Adhesives: A Systematic Review.Polymers · 2024Review
- Substantive Dimethicone-Based Mucoadhesive Coatings.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Effect of Adding Cultured Meat Tissue on Physicochemical and Taste Characteristics of Hybrid Cultured Meat Manufactured Using Wet-Spinning.Food science of animal resources · 2024Article
- Exploring the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants and their active principles in dental care: A comprehensive review.Heliyon · 2024Review
- Mechanical and Physicochemical Characteristics of a Novel Premixed Calcium Silicate Sealer.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Biofabrication Strategies for Oral Soft Tissue Regeneration.Advanced healthcare materials · 2024Review
- Application and Future Utilization of Shellac in Orthodontics: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- HIV-Related Oral Mucosa Lesions: A Cross-Sectional Study on a Cohort of Italian Patients.Biomedicines · 2024Article
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- Orofacial fascial space abscess disguised as temporomandibular disorder: a report of 3 cases and literature review.BMC oral health · 2024Review
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Abstract
The success of modern dental treatment is strongly dependent on the materials used both temporarily and permanently. Among all dental materials, polymers are a very important class with a wide spectrum of applications. This review aims to provide a state-of-the-art overview of the recent advances in the field of natural polymers used to maintain or restore oral health. It focuses on the properties of the most common proteins and polysaccharides of natural origin in terms of meeting the specific biological requirements in the increasingly demanding field of modern dentistry. The use of naturally derived polymers in different dental specialties for preventive and therapeutic purposes has been discussed. The major fields of application cover caries and the management of periodontal diseases, the fabrication of membranes and scaffolds for the regeneration of dental structures, the manufacturing of oral appliances and dentures as well as providing systems for oral drug delivery. This paper also includes a comparative characteristic of natural and synthetic dental polymers. Finally, the current review highlights new perspectives, possible future advancements, as well as challenges that may be encountered by researchers in the field of dental applications of polymers of natural origin.
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