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Therapeutic applications of nanotechnology in dentistry

  • Taibah University
  • Riphah International University
  • King Faisal University
  • Al-Farabi Colleges
  • University of Sheffield

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

36 Scopus citations

Abstract

Nanotechnology brings emerging changes in translational research in last couple of decades. This evidence reflects from Science Citation Index [PubMed/MEDLINE and Scopus databases] using the keyword "nanotechnology" reveals 53,117 articles published from 1978 to 2015. Nanomaterials have gained popularity for countless applications in various fields, including clinical dentistry. In dentistry, nanotechnology has revolutionized the materials interaction and behavior with oral structures, such as antibacterial dental adhesive, nanoparticles-based aesthetic restorative materials, surface decoration on dental implants, high strength denture bases.Better understanding of materials and oral tissues interface at nanoscale has attracted many researches for therapeutic dental applications, such as fluoride release, drug delivery. The major aim of the proposed chapter highlights recent developments regarding therapeutic applications of nanomaterials in dentistry. In addition, chemistry, synthesis, properties, and benefits of therapeutic nanomaterials over conventional materials in relation to dentistry are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanostructures for Oral Medicine
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages833-862
Number of pages30
ISBN (Electronic)9780323477215
ISBN (Print)9780323477208
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Apr 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Biomaterials
  • Dental implants
  • Endodontics
  • Restorative materials
  • Tissue engineering

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