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Nanocurcumin-containing Spongy Membrane for Improving the Quality of Hard and Soft Tissues in the Extracted Tooth Area: A Double-Blind Split-Mouth Clinical Trial Study
Available online: 30 August 2024More LessBackgroundThe assessment of the hard and soft tissue conditions is part of the overall dental treatments.
AimIn this study, we investigated nano curcumin-containing membranes to improve the quality of the hard and soft tissues in the extracted tooth area as a clinical trial study.
MethodsAfter the patient was selected following the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the patients who had teeth extracted from both sides of the mouth (split mouth) on the side of the intervention received a membrane containing nanocurcumin, and on the control side, no material was placed in the socket. For data analysis, SPSS software version 24 was used. A significance threshold was deemed to be less than 0.05 in terms of probability.
ResultsTwo months after tooth extraction, during implant placement, the average gingival thickness on the “intervention side,” was 3.1±0.34 mm, while the average gingival thickness on the “control side” was 2.6±0.42 mm. Then, the membrane could improve the quality of soft tissue (P< 0.0001). As another outcome, the application of this membrane did not significantly affect bone repair in these patients compared to the control group (P = 0.72). However, the histology data revealed that the newly generated bone of the intervention group was seen close to the membrane, demonstrating the osteoconductive ability of the membrane.
ConclusionBased on the obtained results, the newly developed membrane can be used to improve the quality of hard and soft tissues in the extracted tooth area. Nonetheless, more efforts in nanocurcumin dosage adjustment are needed for hard tissue regeneration in future studies.
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Liquid Crystalline Lipid Nanoparticles: Emerging Trends and Applications in Skin Cancer
Authors: Kamya Varshney, Rupa Mazumder, Anjna Rani, Pratibha Pandey and Malakpogu Ravindra BabuAvailable online: 30 August 2024More LessLiquid crystalline lipid nanoparticles (LCNPs) represent a type of membrane-based nano-carriers formed through the self-assembly of lyotropic lipids. These lipids, such as unsaturated monoglycerides, phospholipids, and co-lipids, create liquid crystals or vesicles with an aqueous core enclosed by a natural or synthetic phospholipid bilayer upon exposure to an aqueous medium. Liquid crystalline lipid nanoparticles (LCNPs), akin to liposomes, have garnered significant attention as nanocarriers suitable for a diverse range of hydrophobic and hydrophilic molecules. Their notable structural advantage lies in a mono-channel network organization and the presence of multiple compartments, resulting in heightened encapsulation efficiency for various substances. Cubosomes, spongosomes, hexosomes, and multicompartment nanoparticles are examples of lipid nanocarriers with interior liquid crystalline structures that have recently gained a lot of interest as effective drug delivery systems. Additionally, LCNPs facilitate the sustained release of encapsulated compounds, including therapeutic macromolecules. This review delves into the structure of liquid crystalline lipid nanoparticles, explores preparation techniques, and outlines their applications in the context of skin cancer.
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