DOI:

10.37988/1811-153X_2025_3_79

Prospects of bacterial cellulose application in dentistry (review of foreign literature)

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  • Yu.V. Lunitsyna 1, PhD in Medical Sciences, associate professor of the Therapeutic dentistry Department
    ORCID: 0000-0002-2442-3361
  • L.G. Dvornikova 1, PhD in Pharmacy, associate professor of the Pharmacy Department
    ORCID: 0000-0001-7951-9339
  • O.N. Mazko 1, PhD in Biology, associate professor of the Pharmacology Department
  • A.O. Shevyakina 1, postgraduate of the Therapeutic dentistry Department
    ORCID: 0009-0006-4868-8205
  • O.V. Bondarenko 1, PhD in Medical Sciences, associate professor of the Therapeutic dentistry Department
  • S.I. Tokmakova 1, Doctor of Science in Medicine, full professor of the Therapeutic dentistry Department
    ORCID: 0000-0003-0437-0079
  • 1 Altai State Medical University, 656038, Barnaul, Russia

Abstract

The article provides an overview of modern literature sources on bacterial cellulose, which, being a natural biopolymer, has unique physico-chemical properties such as high purity, excellent mechanical strength and biocompatibility, absorbent properties, which makes it in demand in various fields of medicine: as wound coatings, in tissue engineering and transplantation, etc. In dentistry, bacterial cellulose manifests itself in several ways. In periodontics, it is used to regenerate gum tissue and bone structures. In endodontics, to preserve the viability of the pulp, to create effective absorbers and sillers. In implantology, bacterial cellulose can be applied during sinus lifting surgery. It is also effective in the treatment of diseases of the oral mucosa due to its barrier and protective properties, contributing to the healing of ulcers and erosions.
Conclusion.
The article highlights the potential and prospects for the development of dental products and preparations based on bacterial cellulose.

Key words:

bacterial cellulose, biomaterial, dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, medical devices, wound coverings

For Citation

[1]
Lunitsyna Yu.V., Dvornikova L.G., Mazko O.N., Shevyakina A.O., Bondarenko O.V., Tokmakova S.I. Prospects of bacterial cellulose application in dentistry (review of foreign literature). Clinical Dentistry (Russia).  2025; 28 (3): 79—83. DOI: 10.37988/1811-153X_2025_3_79

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May 22, 2025

Accepted

August 25, 2025

Published on

September 21, 2025