Emerging nanomaterials for dental treatments

Area of Science:

• Biomaterials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Dental Medicine

Background:

• Dental structure's nanotopography and nanomedicine benefits drive nanomaterial adoption.
• Nanoparticles in dentistry (nanodentistry) offer diverse applications.
• Nanomaterials enhance dental composites' mechanical properties and reduce friction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the current literature on nanomaterials in dental treatments.
• To highlight the benefits and applications of nanodentistry.
• To summarize advancements in nanoparticle-enhanced dental therapies.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of scientific publications on nanomaterials in dentistry.
• Analysis of nanoparticle properties and their impact on dental applications.
• Synthesis of findings across various dental fields.

Main Results:

• Nanoparticles improve remineralisation, possess antimicrobial activity, and aid local anaesthesia.
• Enhanced mechanical properties, bonding, and reduced porosity in dental composites.
• Site-targeted delivery of drugs and growth factors via controlled release mechanisms.
• Benefits observed in periodontology, endodontics, prosthetics, and orthodontics.

Conclusions:

• Nanomaterials represent a significant advancement in dental treatments.
• Nanodentistry offers improved efficacy, material properties, and therapeutic delivery.
• The field shows broad potential across multiple dental specialities.