Application of nanotechnology in clinical dentistry type of manuscript: Review article

Abstract

Over the years, dentistry has undergone multiple phases of revolution, increasing its reliability and patients' comfort. One of these, "NANOTECHNOLOGY," has the potential to fundamentally alter how management and diagnostics are performed. A preliminary vision by Feynma led to the conception of nanotechnology in 1959. Since the dimensions of nanotechnology have been understood, it has been suggested that nanotechnology is the sector with a great potential for development considering its implications in the different fields of medical and dental sciences.Several nanotechnology advancements have been applied in the field of oral health over the past 10 years, however many of these applications are still in their early years. Just a few of the several dental applications of nanotechnology include dentition renaturalization, treatment for dentin hypersensitivity, full-visit orthodontic realignment, covalent bonding of diamondized enamel, enhanced root canal sealant properties, and currently ongoing oral health maintenance using mechanical dentifrobots.Numerous artificial nanoparticles, such as hydroxyapatite, bio glass, titanium, zirconia, and silver nanoparticles, are recommended for dental restoration. If executed correctly, the discipline of nanotechnology has the potential to significantly benefit human society by enhancing health, better utilizing natural resources, and reducing environmental pollution. Every procedure in dentistry in the future will be performed with instruments and technologies based on nanotechnology.