Description
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring biomaterial that stabilizes and hydrates the extracellular matrix. Exogenous HA has been used in a wide variety of human and animal settings, including in joints, ophthalmology, wound care, and dermatology. While available for years in human dentistry, HA has recently emerged as an important new tool for improving clinical outcomes in both routine and specialty dentistry. This lecture provides an overview of HA, its mechanism of action, broad clinical applications, and specific data and studies in dentistry.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the natural biological role of hyaluronic acid (HA)
- Review current applications of HA in veterinary settings
- Explore HA’s potential role in routine / basic veterinary dentistry
- Discuss HA’s mechanism of action and therapeutic benefit
- Share how to apply PerioVive in a real-life clinical setting
