Synthesis and Characterization Studies of Ag-Nps for Endodontics

Abstract

In present scenario, nanoscience and nanotechnology are gaining tremendous popularity in various fields including biomedical applications. As we are familiar to know that maintaining the good health of oral tissues is an ultimate goal in dentistry. But, limitations of dental materials, procedures and methods alert a prevention in goal achievement. The nanotechnology had paved a path in overcoming those limitations. For centuries, silver had been used in medicine because of its antimicrobial properties. In this research paper, the use of silver nanoparticles in dental practice acts as a useful tool for root canal treatments. The Ag-Nps are the potential bodies in the medical field, particularly for the dental applications. These silver nanoparticles were prepared by using chemical reduction technique from which Ag-Nps is extracted from silver ions gel with reducing agents like AgNO3 or C6H5Na3O7·2H2O or NaBH4. The synthesis and characterization of Ag-Nps are made from UV-VIS spectrophotometry and particle size analyzer. And the study had been made for evaluating the antibacterial activity of dental cements modified by silver nanoparticles and tooth strength.