The Application of Hydrogels for Enamel Remineralization

Overview

Journal Heliyon

Specialty Social Sciences

Date 2024 Jul 23

PMID 39040369

Authors

Jiayi Liao

Junhong Qiu

Yanfang Lin

Zhihua Li

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Abstract

Enamel is composed of numerous uniformly wide, well-oriented hydroxyapatite crystals. It possesses an acellular structure that cannot be repaired after undergoing damage. Therefore, remineralization after enamel defects has become a focal point of research. Hydrogels, which are materials with three-dimensional structures derived from cross-linking polymers, have garnered significant attention in recent studies. Their exceptional properties make them valuable in the application of enamel remineralization. In this review, we summarize the structure and formation of enamel, present the design considerations of hydrogels for enamel remineralization, explore diverse hydrogels types in this context, and finally, shed light on the potential future applications in this field.

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