Chitosan as a dental biomaterial: State of the art [A quitosana como biomaterial odontológico: Estado da arte]

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Tavaria, FK (Author) Other; Costa, EM (Author) Other; Irene Vaz (Author) FMDUP; Carvalho, MF (Author) Other; Pintado, MM (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Biomedica

Vol. 29

Pages: 110-120

ISSN: 1517-3151

Publisher: Sociedade Brasileira de Engenharia Biomedica

Indexing

Scopus - 11 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-008-A9P

DOI: 10.4322/rbeb.2013.002

Abstract (EN): The impossibility to completely eradicate the microorganisms from the oral cavity or from root canals has stimulated the search for new materials that efficiently prevent infections. Chitosan is a biopolymer with a unique chemical structure that renders it with outstanding biocompatibility and easy processing characteristics. The array of applications available is fascinating, as well as poorly understood. The industrial possibilities led to its use in several applications of varied technological interests, and especially in the biomedical area. Furthermore, its anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing and biofilm inhibiting properties make it especially attractive to be used in the odontological arena. In this review, we address the state of the art on chitosan-based applications for odontology.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific