A hydrogel therapy for periodontal tissue regeneration

Abstract

The removal of alveolar bone and periodontal ligament due to periodontal disease often requires a surgical approach to remodel the biological construction and functions of the periodontium. Hydrogel, a functional polymeric material, has become a promising technology for periodontal disease therapies. It has the plurality of mimicking the extracellular matrix and providing suitable attachment sites and growth environments for periodontal cells, with high biocompatibility, water retention and slow release. A review of the last 5 years of the literature has been made, where we have summarized the main components of the hydrogel in the regeneration of periodontal tissue.