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. 2010 Aug;5(8):565-9.
doi: 10.1038/nnano.2010.83. Epub 2010 Jun 27.

Nanomaterials in preventive dentistry

Matthias Hannig  1 , Christian Hannig
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Nanomaterials in preventive dentistry

Matthias Hannig et al. Nat Nanotechnol. 2010 Aug.

Abstract

The prevention of tooth decay and the treatment of lesions and cavities are ongoing challenges in dentistry. In recent years, biomimetic approaches have been used to develop nanomaterials for inclusion in a variety of oral health-care products. Examples include liquids and pastes that contain nano-apatites for biofilm management at the tooth surface, and products that contain nanomaterials for the remineralization of early submicrometre-sized enamel lesions. However, the treatment of larger visible cavities with nanomaterials is still at the research stage. Here, we review progress in the development of nanomaterials for different applications in preventive dentistry and research, including clinical trials.

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