Advanced Chitosan Biomacromolecular Platforms for Dental Biomedical Applications: A Bibliometric and Narrative Review of Chemical Functionalization, Bioactivity, and Therapeutic Potential
Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide obtained by deacetylation of chitin, which is naturally present in the exoskeletons of crustaceans, insect cuticles, and the cell walls of certain fungi. Its favorable biological properties, combined with a highly adaptable chemical structure, have made it one of the most promising p...