An Overview on the Cutting Edge Nanotechniques towards Dentistry for
Effective Theranostics
Abstract
Nanotechnology has expanded its wings in almost all sectors with special
attention toward health, pharmacology and clinical diagnosis. Research
studies investigated at the atomic and molecular level had contributed
at large for this rapid technological expanse. This superior and
compatible nano based approach has opened new vistas in identification
of oral health related issues and its resolution by designing
biocompatible (nano) dental materials in Nanodentistry. This review
highlights a general overview of the evolution of Nanodentistry, novel
nanomaterials and their potential dental applications with special
relevance to restorative dentistry and periodontics. Relevance toward
timely and precision diagnosis and the treatment regimen toward biofilm
induced periodontal infections have also been briefly described and
illustrated. Although, nano in dentistry are still at their infancy,
there are some commercially available products developed for dental
applications which are also enlisted in this review.