Abstract
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have proved to be highly promising in applications for the development of different areas of dentistry. The use of AgNPs has been investigated in conservative dentistry, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, implantology, and prosthodontics mainly because of their antimicrobial effects and biocompatibility. The studies have shown action against the main microorganisms related to oral problems such as Streptococcus mutans, Enterococcus faecalis, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Porphyromonas gingivalis and P. intermedia, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, F. nucleatum, and Candida albicans. Besides, AgNPs are biocompatible with mammal cells in vivo and in vitro, with the consequent increase of cell proliferation. This suggests that their application in dental materials does not harm humans.
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