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Ramandeep Singh Narang1, Jasjeet Kaur Narang2
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
|August 11, 2015
Summary
Nanomedicine, the application of nanotechnology in medicine, offers advanced solutions for dental issues. Nanodelivery systems are revolutionizing periodontitis treatment through targeted drug delivery for improved oral hygiene.
Area of Science:
- Nanomedicine and its application in dentistry.
- Exploration of nanotechnology for advanced dental care solutions.
Background:
- Nanotechnology involves manipulating matter at the nanometer scale.
- Nanomedicine applies nanotechnology for diagnosing, preventing, and curing diseases.
- Drug-loaded nanopharmaceuticals are increasingly used in dentistry for oral health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To focus on the applications of nanotechnology-based nanomedicines in dentistry.
- To highlight the role of nanodelivery systems in treating periodontitis.
- To discuss the current and future impact of nanomedicine on dental health and hygiene.
Main Methods:
- Investigation of various nanodelivery systems, including nanocomposite hydrogels, nanoparticles, and nanoemulsions.
- Encapsulation of herbal and synthetic drugs (e.g., trichlosan, tetracycline, minocycline, chlorhexidine) into nanodelivery systems.
- Utilizing polymers like chitosan and polylactic acid as matrices for drug delivery to the periodontal pocket.
Main Results:
- Nanodelivery systems show promise for efficient, targeted drug delivery to the periodontal pocket.
- Various nanomaterials and polymers have been explored for effective periodontitis treatment.
- Nanomedicines are being developed for a range of dental applications, from cancer treatment to pain management.
Conclusions:
- Nanotechnology-based nanomedicines are crucial for improving current dental health and hygiene.
- Future applications of nanotechnology in dentistry are vast, including advanced diagnostics and pain relief.
- The potential of nanomedicine in dentistry is significant and continues to expand.
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