Biomaterials for Periodontal Regeneration: A Comprehensive Discussion of its Merits and Demerits

Abstract

Treatment of periodontal diseases is becoming more prevalent and one of the treatment methods is to regenerate periodontal tissues. Over the period many biomaterials have been developed many of which are currently being used and more research is still in progress. Such a range of biomaterials choice makes it a challenging ordeal for Dentists to weigh the pros and cons of the popular biomaterials. This manuscript attempts to be a comprehensive document that discusses the merits and demerits of various biomaterials to aid in the decision making of biomaterial choice for periodontal disease treatments.