Harnessing hydrogel technology for advanced periodontitis therapy: A multifunctional approach to oral health restoration.

Researchers reviewed hydrogel-based systems for delivering therapy directly to periodontal sites, finding these materials can maintain treatment at defects longer, control drug release, and promote tissue healing in animal models while highlighting key factors needed before clinical use.

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