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Application of Nanomaterials in Endodontics
Farzaneh Afkhami1, Yuan Chen2,3, Laurence J Walsh1
1School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane,QLD4006, Australia.
BME Frontiers
|May 7, 2024
Summary
Nanomaterials offer advanced solutions in endodontics, improving dental treatments with antimicrobial and drug delivery properties for tissue repair and regeneration. This review guides the integration of nanotechnology into endodontic practice.
Area of Science:
- Dental Nanotechnology
- Endodontic Materials Science
Background:
- Nanotechnology offers novel materials with unique properties for dental applications.
- Endodontics increasingly utilizes nanomaterials for enhanced treatment outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diverse applications of nanomaterials in endodontics.
- To guide the translation of nanotechnologies into clinical endodontic practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advancements in nanotechnology for endodontics.
- Analysis of nanomaterial properties and applications in endodontic procedures.
Main Results:
- Nanomaterials serve as obturating agents, sealers, and root-repair materials.
- Antimicrobial properties of nanomaterials aid in bacterial eradication.
- Nanomaterials facilitate targeted drug delivery for tissue regeneration.
Conclusions:
- Nanomaterials are poised to revolutionize endodontic treatment methodologies.
- Effective integration of nanotechnology promises substantial advancements in endodontics.
- This review serves as a resource for researchers and clinicians in materials science and dentistry.
