Correction: Ferreira-Reguera et al. Chitosan’s Ability to Remove the Smear Layer—A Systematic Review of Ex Vivo Studies. Medicina 2025, 61, 114

Key Points

• The review aims to evaluate chitosan's efficacy in eliminating smear layers from various surfaces in ex vivo settings.
• Conducted a systematic review of ex vivo studies focusing on chitosan's smear layer removal capabilities.
• Analyzed findings from multiple studies to draw comprehensive conclusions about chitosan's effectiveness.
• Compared results across studies to understand the overall impact of chitosan on smear layer removal.
• Chitosan demonstrated significant ability to remove the smear layer in several ex vivo studies.
• Variability in effectiveness was observed depending on application methods and concentrations of chitosan used.
• Findings support the potential use of chitosan as a biomaterial in dental treatments.