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Review
. 2020 Dec 4;24(1):21.
doi: 10.1186/s40824-020-00198-z.

Nanoparticle technology and its implications in endodontics: a review

Natasha Raura  1 , Anirudh Garg  1 , Arpit Arora  1 , M Roma  2
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Review

Nanoparticle technology and its implications in endodontics: a review

Natasha Raura et al. Biomater Res. .

Abstract

Background: The era of Nanomaterials has had a long lasting impression in the field of medical science. It's excellent use in medicine has led to its application in dental science. Serious concerns regarding the eradication of microbial biofilms from the root canal system still exists in the field of endodontics. Nanoparticles have proven to be much more efficient with good bonding capabilities and surface chemistry as compared to the conventional materials. The practical applications of nanotechnology in endodontics has led to future prospects in research in this field.

Main body: Nanoparticles in endodontics have shown promising results. The various nanoaprticles like graphene, silver nanoparticles, chitosan, hydroxyapaptite nanoparticles, Iron compound, zirconia, Poly (lactic) co-glycolic acid, bioactive glass, mesoporous calcium silicate, titanium dioxide nanoparticles, Magnesium, Calcium oxide and Copper oxide have been discussed. These nanoparticles have fetched and shown great results in various application in endodontics like incorporation of nanoparticles in selaers, obturating materials, irrigation, and intracanal medicament.

Conclusion: The application of nanoparticles from natural and synthetic materials is rapidly evolving in dentistry. These biomaterials have helped in treatment of oral diseases, in eradication of smear layer and biofilms, have been incorporated in various dental materials for their antimicrobial effects. Combining all their beneficial aspects, these nanoparticles will provide new paradigm shift in dentistry. This review on nanoparticles will provide the reader with the latest knowledge of these materials, their mechanism of action and its implications in endodontics.

Keywords: Antibacterial; Dentistry; Endodontics; Nanodentistry; Nanoparticles.

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Conflict of interest statement

“The authors declare that they have no competing interests” in this section.

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Classification of Nanoparticles
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