Macro, Micro, and Nano-Inspired Bioactive Polymeric Biomaterials in Therapeutic, and Regenerative Orofacial Applications
Gamal Abdel Nasser Atia, Hany K. Shalaby, Ali B. Roomi, Mohamed Mohamady Ghobashy, Hager Abdel Nasser Attia, Sara Mohamed, Ahmed Abdeen, Mohamed Abdo, Liana Fericean, Ioan Bănățean-Dunea, Ahmed M. Atwa, Tabinda Hasan, Wessam Mady, Afaf Abdelkader, Susan A Ali, Ola A. Habotta, Rehab A. Azouz, Farag Malhat, Mustafa Shukry, Tarek Foda, Ştefania Dinu
Abstract
Introducing dental polymers has accelerated biotechnological research, advancing tissue engineering, biomaterials development, and drug delivery. Polymers have been utilized effectively in dentistry to build dentures and orthodontic equipment and are key components in the composition of numerous restorative materials. Furthermore, dental polymers have the potential to be employed for medication administration and tissue regeneration. To analyze the influence of polymer-based investigations on practical medical trials, it is required to evaluate the research undertaken in this sector. The present review aims to gather evidence on polymer applications in dental, oral, and maxillofacial reconstruction.