Oral Bio Dissolving Films in Dentistry: A New Perspective in Treatment Modality.

ABSTRACT

The environment of oral cavity provides a large surface area for the delivery of drugs bypassing the first pass metabolism in the liver. Hence, the oral cavity is being targeted for providing quicker delivery of drugs for immediate action. However, oral delivery system in the form of tablets/ capsules needs modifications in elderly, children, and unconscious patients because of the fear of choking and aspiration. To overcome these problems much research is being undertaken to develop oral bio dissolving films as an alternative to tablets. The objective of the article was to provide an overview of the composition, advantages and disadvantages, and uses of bio dissolving films in the field of medicine and dentistry.