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Smart Biomaterials Shaping the Future of Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review
Jyotsna Sethumadhavan1, Munazzeh Fakhrealam Siddiqui1, Prachi Gholap1
1Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Cureus
|February 23, 2026
Summary
Smart dental materials respond to stimuli, offering advantages over traditional ones. These advanced materials improve treatment effectiveness, longevity, and patient comfort in modern dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Traditional dental materials have limitations in durability, toxicity, and adaptability.
- Smart materials, introduced in the 1970s-80s, respond to external stimuli like temperature and magnetic fields.
- Nickel-titanium alloys exemplify early smart materials with shape memory properties, later applied in dentistry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the latest advancements in smart dental materials.
- To assess the benefits of smart materials compared to traditional dental materials.
- To explore the potential of smart materials in improving dental treatments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of smart materials in dentistry.
- Analysis of smart material properties and applications.
- Comparison of smart materials with conventional dental materials.
Main Results:
- Smart materials offer enhanced durability, responsiveness, and biocompatibility over traditional materials.
- Applications include orthodontic shape-memory alloys, smart sutures, and resin-modified glass ionomer cement.
- Smart materials enable minimally invasive procedures and improved patient comfort.
Conclusions:
- Smart materials represent a significant advancement in dental restorative and therapeutic applications.
- Their integration enhances treatment effectiveness, longevity, and patient experience.
- Further research into smart materials promises continued innovation in dentistry.
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