West China Journal of Stomatology 2017;35(1):104-107

doi:10.7518/hxkq.2017.01.017

Research progress on a nanodrug delivery system for prevention and control of dental caries and periodontal diseases.

Yaling JIANG 1 ; Mingye FENG 2

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Keywords

dental caries; dental plaque; nanodrug delivery system; nanoparticles; periodontal diseases

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Dental caries and periodontal diseases are common chronic infectious diseases that cause serious damage to oral health. Bacteria is the primary factor leading to such conditions. As a dental plaque control method, chemotherapeutic agents face serious challenges in dental care because of the specific physiological and anatomical characteristics of the oral cavity. Nanodrug delivery system is a series of new drug delivery systems at nanoscale, and it can target cells, promote sustainedrelease effects, and enhance biodegradation. This review focuses on research progress on nanodrug delivery systems for prevention and control of dental caries and periodontal diseases.