Current Trends of Nanotechnology in Orthodontics

The branch of science known as nanotechnology studies the manipulation of matter at the nanoscale. The field of nanotechnology is expanding daily and has shown great promise in all areas of medicine, including dentistry. Because of its many uses, including nanocoatings in brackets and archwires, orthodontic bonding, antimicrobial qualities, and atomic force microscopy, it has also become more significant in the field of orthodontics. Some of its potential uses in the future include shape-memory polymers, gene therapy-induced stimulation of mandibular growth, accelerating orthodontic movement, and biomechanical sensors. The capacity of nanotechnology to improve material qualities, particularly antimicrobial properties, has led to its increased prominence in recent years. Many areas of orthodontics can benefit from the application of nanotechnology. This paper focuses on the impact of nanomaterials on orthodontic appliances and treatment.