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CC BY 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2024; 14(02): 152-156
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1768591
Review Article

Application of Chitosan Biomaterials in Dentistry—A Narrative Review

Nidhish Krishna 
1   Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte (Deemed-to-be-University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Nikita Lolayekar
1   Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte (Deemed-to-be-University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Chitosan is a versatile natural biomaterial that has been researched for a range of bio-dental applications. It possesses various desirable qualities such as biocompatibility, hydrophilicity, biodegradability, and a broad antibacterial range (covering Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria as well as fungi). Moreover, the molecular structure contains reactive functional groups, which provide numerous reaction sites and possibilities for the formation of electrochemical interactions at the cellular and molecular levels. Chitosan's unique features have attracted material scientists from all over the world to explore its applications in dentistry. The objective of this review is to highlight the creation of new chitosan biomaterials and as to how it is a vital component for the improvement and modification of existing dental materials being used.

Keywords

biomaterials - dentistry - chitosan


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Article published online:
16 May 2023

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