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ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Novel Applications of Natural Biomaterials in Dentistry-Properties, Uses, and Development Perspectives.

Magdalena Paczkowska-Walendowska, Maciej Kulawik, Jakub Kwiatek, Dimitrios Bikiaris, Judyta Cielecka-Piontek

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Review in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Magdalena Paczkowska-WalendowskaDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Biomaterials, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznan, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-0418-9336
Maciej KulawikDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Biomaterials, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznan, Poland.ORCID 0009-0007-1522-556X
Jakub KwiatekKwiatek Dental Clinic Sp. Z.o.o., Kordeckiego 22, 60-144 Poznan, Poland.
Dimitrios BikiarisLaboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-8458-4952
Judyta Cielecka-PiontekDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Biomaterials, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznan, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-0891-5419

Funding

National Science Center 2020/39/D/NZ7/01824
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Natural biomaterials have gained significant attention in modern dentistry due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low immunogenicity. These materials, including alginate, cellulose, chitosan, collagen, and hydroxyapatite, have been widely explored for their applications in stomatology. They play a crucial role in periodontal disease treatment, caries prevention, and implantology, providing an alternative to synthetic materials. Natural polymers such as chitosan and cellulose are utilized in drug delivery systems and tissue regeneration, while hydroxyapatite serves as a bone substitute due to its osteoconductive properties. Collagen-based scaffolds and coatings enhance periodontal and bone tissue regeneration. Additionally, bioengineered and chemically modified biomaterials offer improved mechanical and biological characteristics, expanding their clinical applications. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the biological properties, advantages, and limitations of selected natural biomaterials in dentistry. It explores their applications in various aspects of stomatology, including periodontal disease prevention and regeneration, dental caries prevention, bone substitutes in implantology, and dental implant coating. Although natural biomaterials exhibit promising properties, further research is necessary to refine their performance, enhance stability, and ensure long-term safety. Advancements in nanotechnology and bioengineering continue to drive the development of innovative natural biomaterials, paving the way for more effective and biocompatible dental therapies.

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bone graftscariesimplant coatingnatural biomaterialsperiodontal diseasestomatology

Identifiers

PMID40363627
PMCPMC12074186

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