Rafał Pokrowiecki1, Krzysztof Pałka2, Agnieszka Mielczarek3. 1. Department of Head & Neck Surgery - Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology & Ophthalmology, Prof Stanislaw Popowski Voivoid Children Hospital, Żołnierska 18 A10-561 Olsztyn, Poland. 2. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, Lublin, Poland. 3. Department of Conservative Dentistry, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Abstract
AIM: The studies on tooth structure provided basis for nanotechnology-based dental treatment approaches known as nanodentistry which aims at detection and treatment of oral pathologies, such as dental caries and periodontal diseases, insufficiently being treated by conventional materials or drugs. This review aims at defining the role of nanodentistry in the medical area, its potential and hazards. MATERIALS & METHODS: To validate these issues, current literature on nanomaterials for dental applications was critically reviewed. RESULTS: Nanomaterials for teeth restoration, bone regeneration and oral implantology exhibit better mechanical properties and provide more efficient esthetic outcome. However, still little is known about influence of long-term function of such biomaterials in the living organism. CONCLUSION: As application of nanomaterials in industry and medical-related sciences is still expanding, more information is needed on how such nano-dental materials may interfere with oral cavity, GI tract and general health.
AIM: The studies on tooth structure provided basis for nanotechnology-based dental treatment approaches known as nanodentistry which aims at detection and treatment of oral pathologies, such as dental caries and periodontal diseases, insufficiently being treated by conventional materials or drugs. This review aims at defining the role of nanodentistry in the medical area, its potential and hazards. MATERIALS & METHODS: To validate these issues, current literature on nanomaterials for dental applications was critically reviewed. RESULTS: Nanomaterials for teeth restoration, bone regeneration and oral implantology exhibit better mechanical properties and provide more efficient esthetic outcome. However, still little is known about influence of long-term function of such biomaterials in the living organism. CONCLUSION: As application of nanomaterials in industry and medical-related sciences is still expanding, more information is needed on how such nano-dental materials may interfere with oral cavity, GI tract and general health.
Authors: Rafał Pokrowiecki; Urszula Szałaj; Damian Fudala; Tomasz Zaręba; Jacek Wojnarowicz; Witold Łojkowski; Stefan Tyski; Krzysztof Dowgierd; Agnieszka Mielczarek Journal: Int J Nanomedicine Date: 2022-04-12