Chitosan-Properties and Applications in Dentistry

Biomaterials are those non-living materials used in the medical, biomedical and other fields, aiming to interact with the biological system [1]. Many of these materials, such as chitosan, are used as effective alternatives for the replacement of tissues, including bone tissue, since they do not present risks of disease transmission or immune rejection, as well as unlimited availability and low cost [2]. Recently, several researches have been carried out aiming at new materials capable of being associated with other substances that promote bone formation, especially biopolymers, in particular chitosan, which presents great potential in the repair of bone defects, in relation to the limitations of other biomaterials [3].