Abstract
Nanoparticles (NPs) are insoluble particles with a diameter of fewer than 100 nanometers. Two main methods have been utilized in orthodontic therapy to avoid microbial adherence or enamel demineralization. Certain NPs are included in orthodontic adhesives or acrylic resins (fluorohydroxyapatite, fluorapatite, hydroxyapatite, SiO2, TiO2, silver, nanofillers), and NPs (i.e., a thin layer of nitrogen-doped TiO2 on the bracket surfaces) are coated on the surfaces of orthodontic equipment. Although using NPs in orthodontics may open up modern facilities, prior research looked at antibacterial or physical characteristics for a limited period of time, ranging from one day to several weeks, and the limits of in vitro studies must be understood. The long-term effectiveness of nanotechnology-based orthodontic materials has not yet been conclusively confirmed and needs further study, as well as potential safety concerns (toxic effects) associated with NP size.
Highlights
Using specific nanoparticles (NPs) as antibacterial agents in dentistry and medicine has gotten a lot of press
Demineralization or dental decay surrounding orthodontic brackets can be caused by this cariogenic biofilm (Sudjalim et al, 2007; Gorton and Featherstone, 2003)
In order to regulate the oral biofilm and decrease demineralization around the brackets, certain NPs have been introduced into orthodontic adhesives because of their anti-adhesive or biocidal properties (Mobeen et al, 2021)
Summary
Using specific nanoparticles (NPs) as antibacterial agents in dentistry and medicine has gotten a lot of press. NPs particles have a higher surface-to-volume ratio (per unit mass) than non-nano scale particles. This allows them to interface more intimately with microbial membranes and offer a much bigger surface area for antimicrobial action (Borzabadi-Farahani et al, 2014). Antibiotic insistence is spreading among bacteria, and microorganisms are less likely to acquire insistence on metal nanoparticles than on traditional antibiotics (Bapat et al, 2019). Such findings have rekindled interest in the usage of different. This study summarizes research that looked at the antibacterial and anti-caries properties of NPs in orthodontics
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