Treatment of Periodontal Infections, the Possible Role of Hydrogels as Antibiotic Drug-Delivery Systems

Adelaide Mensah, Aoife M. Rodgers, Eneko Larrañeta, Lyndsey McMullan, Murtaza Tambuwala, John F. Callan, Aaron J. Courtenay

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Abstract

With the advancement of biomedical research into antimicrobial treatments for various diseases, the source and delivery of antibiotics have attracted attention. In periodontal diseases, antibiotics are integral in positive treatment outcomes; however, the use of antibiotics is with caution as the potential for the emergence of resistant strains is of concern. Over the years, conventional routes of drug administration have been proven to be effective for the treatment of PD, yet the problem of antibiotic resistance to conventional therapies continues to remain a setback in future treatments. Hydrogels fabricated from natural and synthetic polymers have been extensively applied in biomedical sciences for the delivery of potent biological compounds. These polymeric materials either have intrinsic antibacterial properties or serve as good carriers for the delivery of antibacterial agents. The biocompatibility, low toxicity and biodegradability of some hydrogels have favoured their consideration as prospective carriers for antibacterial drug delivery in PD. This article reviews PD and its antibiotic treatment options, the role of bacteria in PD and the potential of hydrogels as antibacterial agents and for antibiotic drug delivery in PD. Finally, potential challenges and future directions of hydrogels for use in PD treatment and diagnosis are also highlighted.
Original languageEnglish
Article number12061073
Pages (from-to)1-17
Number of pages17
JournalAntibiotics
Volume12
Issue number6
Early online date19 Jun 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished online - 19 Jun 2023

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Keywords

  • Pharmacology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • antibiotic therapy
  • antimicrobial resistance
  • dental
  • hydrogel
  • drug delivery
  • periodontal disease

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