
Recent advancements in nanotechnology have introduced a myriad of potential applications in dentistry, with nanomaterials playing an increasing role in endodontics. These nanomaterials exhibit distinctive mechanical and chemical properties, rendering them suitable for various dental applications in endodontics, including obturating materials, sealers, retro-filling agents, and root-repair materials. Certain nanomaterials demonstrate versatile functionalities in endodontics, such as antimicrobial properties that bolster the eradication of bacteria within root canals during endodontic procedures. Moreover, they offer promise in drug delivery, facilitating targeted and controlled release of therapeutic agents to enhance tissue regeneration and repair, which can be used for endodontic tissue repair or regeneration. This review outlines the diverse applications of nanomaterials in endodontics, encompassing endodontic medicaments, irrigants, obturating materials, sealers, retro-filling agents, root-repair materials, as well as pulpal repair and regeneration. The integration of nanomaterials into endodontics stands poised to revolutionize treatment methodologies, presenting substantial potential advancements in the field. Our review aims to provide guidance for the effective translation of nanotechnologies into endodontic practice, serving as an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, and professionals in the fields of materials science and dentistry.
2204 Biomedical Engineering, 2701 Medicine (miscellaneous), Review Article, In-Vitro Evaluation, Calcium Hydroxide, Mesoporous Bioactive Glasses, Laser-Activated Nanoparticles, Zinc-Oxide Nanoparticles, Antibacterial Efficacy, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Pulp Stem-Cells, Medical technology, Enterococcus-Faecalis Biofilm, R855-855.5, Silver Nanoparticles, TP248.13-248.65, Biotechnology
2204 Biomedical Engineering, 2701 Medicine (miscellaneous), Review Article, In-Vitro Evaluation, Calcium Hydroxide, Mesoporous Bioactive Glasses, Laser-Activated Nanoparticles, Zinc-Oxide Nanoparticles, Antibacterial Efficacy, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Pulp Stem-Cells, Medical technology, Enterococcus-Faecalis Biofilm, R855-855.5, Silver Nanoparticles, TP248.13-248.65, Biotechnology
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