Author(s): Jiang Yaling, Feng Mingye, Cheng Lei
Pages: 104-107
Year: 2017 Issue:  1
Journal: West China Journal of Stomatology
Keyword:  nanodrug delivery system; dental caries; periodontal diseases; dental plaque; nanoparticles;
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 sustained-release effects, and enhance biodegradation. This review focuses on research progress on nanodrug delivery systems for pre-vention and control of dental caries and periodontal diseases.