Nanotechnology and Nanobiomaterials in Dentistry Publisher



Mirsasaani SS^{1, 2} ; Hemati M^{1, 3} ; Dehkord ES¹ ; Yazdi GT¹ ; Poshtiri DA²
Source: Nanobiomaterials in Clinical Dentistry Published:2019

Abstract

Nanotechnology has become an extremely active field of research in the last decade, because of its potential application in different medical areas such as pharmacy, tissue engineering, dentistry, etc. Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising area of interest in dentistry due to the variety of new treatment options it offers. The unique properties of nanosized materials, which are the subject of quantum mechanics, determine this great interest. The main purpose of using nanotechnologies in dental materials is in achieving better mechanical properties, higher abrasion resistance, less shrinkage, and improved optical and aesthetic properties. Till now nanotechnology has been used in the production of a wide range of dental materials, such as light polymerizable composites and their bonding systems, impression materials, ceramics, dental implant coatings, and bioceramics. The aim of this chapter is to give an overview of the nanomaterials used in dentistry. © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.