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Functional Hydrogels for the Treatment of Periodontitis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Periodontitis is a common and serious oral health problem. It not only damages the health of periodontal tissues but also has potential impacts on the whole body. Existing treatment methods, such as mechanical debridement and antibiotic treatment, have obvious limitations. Functional hydrogels can be used as drug carriers to deliver medications for treating periodontitis. Meanwhile, depending on different designs, hydrogels can achieve functions such as antioxidant, antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory effects and osteoinduction, making them a promising material for periodontitis treatment. In this review, we first elaborate on the preparation methods of hydrogels for periodontitis, as well as the pathological characteristics and hazards of periodontitis. Then, we introduce the applications of hydrogels in antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antioxidant and osteoinduction aspects related to periodontitis. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and future research directions in this field.

Source: Biosurface and Biotribology

DOI: 10.1049/bsb2.70009

Authors: Yongjie Luo, Lu Yang, Chubao Liu, Liwei Yan, Chaoming Xie

Institutions: Southwest Jiaotong University, Sichuan University, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University, West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Language: English

Topic: Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,200