1.Key Laboratory of Function Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
2.Department of Cariology and Endodontics, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300041, China
3.Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral Function Reconstruction, Tianjin 300041, China
Bacterial biofilms trigger chronic inflammation in periodontal tissues, primarily characterized by periodontal pocket formation, alveolar bone resorption, and tooth mobility, significantly impacting human health. Clinical treatment strategies for periodontitis mainly involve mechanical scaling/root planning, surgical procedures, and systemic or localized delivery of antimicrobial agents. However, these methods have unsatisfactory effects, leading to relapse of periodontitis. Remodeling the periodontal flora microenvironment is crucial for effective periodontitis management. This study aims to overcome the challenge posed by the brief retention time of drugs in periodontal pockets, which impedes efficacy. Leveraging the characteristics of periodontal tissue structure and bacterial infection pathology, we develop a thermosensitive active hydrogel to remodel bacterial colony homeostasis. N-acetyl-D-mannosamine serves as a probiotic, while PLGA-PEG-PLGA acts as a carrier. The active hydrogel adapts to the intricate periodontium environment, releasing the drug steadily for up to 8 days in vitro, substantially extending drug retention periods. When the concentration of N-acetyl-D-mannosamine is 1 mol/L, the active hydrogel modulated the proportion of beneficial bacteria in multi-species biofilm to 94%, showcasing remarkable remodeling of flora homeostasis.
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