Hyaluronic acid: Hope or hype in periodontics – A narrative review

The use of novel and cutting-edge materials has always existed in dentistry. For many years, dentists have considered environmental and behavioral factors that affect disease and treatment response when making patient care decisions. Considering its superior biological qualities, hyaluronic acid (HA) has attracted a lot of attention in a variety of medical domains. Its applications in dentistry have been investigated in periodontology, oral surgery, and even restorative dentistry. In the realm of dentistry, HA has attracted a lot of interest as a prospective treatment with promising results. The optimism around HA’s use in dentistry is examined in this research to determine whether it is supported by reliable data or whether it is the result of overstated assertions. This review article objectively assesses the potential advantages and restrictions of HA application in dental practices through a thorough evaluation of the pertinent literature and clinical data. The purpose of this study is to provide a fair evaluation of whether HA represents a beacon of hope or if it is primarily the result of unfounded hype by looking at its efficacy in various dental procedures and therapeutic uses.