Degradable polymers may improve dental practice
Degradable polymers may improve dental practice
J Appl Biomater Biomech 2011; 9(3): 223 - 231
Article Type: REVIEW
DOI:10.5301/JABB.2011.8867
Authors
Elisa Battistella, Elena Varoni, Andrea Cochis, Barbara Palazzo, Lia Rimondini
Abstract
The use of biomaterials in dentistry is more widespread than in any other medical field in terms of both amount and variety. Most of them were not originally designed for dental applications but for other medical applications or, sometimes, for no medical purposes. Among these materials, biodegradable materials play an important role, especially in bone regeneration and in periodontal surgery. This paper briefly reviews some degradable polymers developed as tools for the treatment of periodontal and bone diseases. We discuss materials previously applied in other industrials contexts, such as polyesters, methylcellulose, and chitosan and we provide perspectives for their use in periodontal regeneration.
Article History
- • Accepted on 13/10/2011
- • Available online on 01/12/2011
- • Published in print on 21/12/2011
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Authors
- Battistella, Elisa
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Department of Medical Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”, Novara - Italy
- Varoni, Elena
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Department of Medical Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”, Novara - Italy
- Cochis, Andrea
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Department of Medical Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”, Novara - Italy
- Palazzo, Barbara
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R&D Medical Device, Ghimas S.p.A. c/o MelabCittadella della Ricerca, Brindisi - Italy
- Rimondini, Lia
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Department of Medical Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”, Novara - Italy