Novel technology as a miracle cure for all dental diseases

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Nanoparticles in Dentistry

Nanoparticles are submicroscopic particles with potential in treating dental diseases. Its dynamic properties help to target various factors involved in disease progression, and hence, have proved to be a great method of treatment in cases of dental diseases.

Mechanisms in Dental Treatment

Nanoparticles have been proven to be advantageous in treating dental diseases at a microscopic level. Their mechanisms of action include:

• Antibacterial properties: Effective against various oral bacterial and fungal organisms involved in disease initiation and progression (Especially against Streptococcus mutans in dental caries)

• Anti-plaque properties: Prevents the formation and accumulation of dental plaque

• Anti-calculus properties: Inhibits the development of hard dental calcification around tooth structure

• Anticancer properties: Prevents carcinogenesis and oral cancer progression.

• Suppression of inflammation: Helps suppress inflammation, which plays a major role in diseases of the gums and surrounding tissues, and may lead to bone loss.

Potential treatment of dental diseases

These properties of nanoparticles can be utilised in the treatment of various dental diseases, including

• Dental caries

• Gingivitis

• Periodontitis

• Oral cancer

Hence, multiple pieces of evidence prove that nanotechnology holds promise as a “miracle cure” for a wide range of dental ailments.