A REVIEW ON THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN DENTISTRY

Abstract

Nanotechnology is characterised as the research, growth, and application of very small materials, devices, and systems that exhibit physical, chemical, and biological properties that are distinct from those observed on a greater scale (approximately 1-100 nm). In the last few decades, nanotechnology has brought about emerging developments in translational science. Nanomaterials have gained prominence in numerous fields, including clinical dentistry, for countless applications. In dentistry, nanotechnology has revolutionised the relationship of materials and actions with oral structures, like antibacterial dental glue, cosmetic restorative materials based on nanoparticles, surface decoration on dental implants, denture bases of high intensity. Many experiments for therapeutic dental uses, like fluoride release, drug delivery, have attracted greater understanding of nanoscale interface materials and oral tissues. Recent advances concerning clinical uses of nanomaterials in dentistry are outlined in the main objective of the proposed chapter. In addition, chemistry, synthesis, properties, and advantages of therapeutic nanomaterials in addition to dentistry over traditional materials are explored.