In situ photochemical crosslinking of hydrogel membrane for Guided Tissue Regeneration

Oral diseases, including dental caries and periodontitis, are among the most important global health burdens, affecting the majority of school-aged children and adults worldwide. The prevalence of periodontitis is reported to be between 20 and 50% of the worldwide population [1], with reported relationships between periodontitis and systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease [2,3]. In Europe, the more severe forms of periodontitis affect 10% of the population [4].
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