Nanotechnology in Dentistry

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Krishan Gauba, Arpit Gupta, and Shweta Sharda

Abstract

Nanotechnology has tremendously influenced the diagnostic and therapeutic

sciences in medicine and dentistry. The development of nanomaterials has

redefined dental practice to be able to efficiently and effectively achieve the

goal of positive oral health. The nanomaterials’ enhanced mechanical properties,

increased durability in the oral environment, biocompatibility, better aesthetics

and, above all, atraumatic experience to the patients make the use of various

nanomaterials a promising tool for providing state-of-the-art dental services to the

patients. Additionally, the concept of nanorobots for early diagnosis and prompt

treatment of oral cancer has the potential to redefine the dental practice enor-

mously. Future research needs to be focussed on addressing the production and

social and biological challenges for adopting nanodentistry in clinical practice.

Keywords

Nanotechnology · Nanodentistry · Nanomaterials · Nanorobots ·

Nanocomposites · Nanodrugs

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Introduction

Over the past few decades, medical and dental sciences have evolved tremendously.

The massive advancements in science and technology have made the goal of achieving

near-perfect health seem achievable. The idea and concepts of nanotechnology were

K. Gauba (*) · A. Gupta · S. Sharda

Oral Health Sciences Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh,

India

e-mail: gaubakrishan@gmail.com

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