Nanoparticles in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review

In recent years, nanoparticles (NPs) have been receiving more attention in dentistry. Their advantageous physicochemical and biological properties can improve the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of numerous oral diseases, including dental caries, periodontal diseases, pulp and periapical lesions, oral candidiasis, denture stomatitis, hyposalivation, and head, neck, and oral cancer. NPs can also enhance the mechanical and microbiological properties of dental prostheses and implants and can be used to improve drug delivery through the oral mucosa. This paper reviewed studies from 2015 to 2020 and summarized the potential applications of different types of NPs in the many fields of dentistry.

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Nanoparticles have gained attention in dentistry for their potential in improving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various oral diseases, as well as enhancing the properties of dental prostheses and implants. They can also be used to improve drug delivery through the oral mucosa. Studies from 2015 to 2020 have explored the wide range of potential applications of nanoparticles in dentistry.