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Nanorobots: Future in dentistry.

Neetha J Shetty¹, P Swati, K David

¹Department of Periodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal University, India.

The Saudi Dental Journal

|August 21, 2013

Summary

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Nanotechnology in dentistry, or nanodentistry, offers revolutionary treatments like instant orthodontics and permanent hypersensitivity cures. Dental nanorobots could also maintain oral health and repair decay with precision.

Keywords:

Dentistry Nanorobotics Nanorobots Nanotechnology

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Nanotechnology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Nanotechnology is an emerging field with potential applications across various scientific disciplines.
Dentistry currently faces limitations in treatment efficacy and patient comfort for several common conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the potential applications of nanotechnology in dentistry, a field termed nanodentistry.
To explore how nanotechnology can revolutionize dental treatments and oral health maintenance.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature and theoretical possibilities of nanotechnology in a dental context.
Conceptualization of nanorobot functionalities for specific dental procedures.

Main Results:

Potential applications include advanced local anesthesia, dentition renaturalization, and permanent hypersensitivity cures.
Nanotechnology may enable single-visit orthodontic realignment and the creation of durable, diamondized enamel.
Dental nanorobots could be programmed for caries removal, decay repair, and precise nerve impulse manipulation.

Conclusions:

Nanodentistry presents a paradigm shift in dental care, offering unprecedented treatment possibilities.
The development of dental nanorobots promises enhanced precision, efficacy, and continuous oral health maintenance.
Further research and development are needed to realize the full potential of nanodentistry.