Fabrication of a multifunctional hydrogel with a robust interface bioinspired by the structure of the dentogingival junction

Chem Commun (Camb). 2020 Mar 26;56(25):3633-3636. doi: 10.1039/d0cc00907e.

Abstract

The dentogingival junction with a perforating fiber structure is an anatomical and functional interface between the gingiva and tooth structure. Inspired by this structure, this study involves the development of a handy method to fabricate a multifunctional hydrogel with a robust interface, which is also universal for preparing diverse materials that require a Janus structure.

MeSH terms

  • Gingiva / anatomy & histology
  • Gingiva / chemistry*
  • Gingiva / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Hydrogels / chemistry*
  • Hydrogels / metabolism
  • Tooth / anatomy & histology
  • Tooth / chemistry*
  • Tooth / metabolism

Substances

  • Hydrogels