Chitosan-celluloses wafers containing emulsified curcumin: a nano-in-matrix approach for buccal delivery.
Oral surgical and periodontal procedures generate localized tissue damage that favors microbial colonization and delayed healing. Local mucoadhesive drug delivery systems capable of prolonged release may overcome the limitations of systemic therapies. Curcumin (CUR) exhibits antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activiti...