Polydopamine-Based Biomaterials in Oral Medicine: Applications, Mechanisms, and Translational Challenges.
Polydopamine, a mussel-inspired polymer with adhesive and bioactive properties, shows promise across oral applications including hard and soft tissue repair, drug delivery, antibacterial treatments, and disease diagnosis, though most research remains preclinical with unresolved manufacturing and safety questions.
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