Nanocytotoxicity

Abstract

Nanotechnology is widely used in our daily life including its use in medicine and dentistry. While choosing the nanoparticle for the use in the field of nano dentistry its chemical, physical, along with the biological aspect of nanostructures should be taken into consideration. A nanoparticle is a small particle that ranges between 0.1 to 100 nanometres in size.​ 

Nanoparticles can exhibit  significantly different physical and chemical properties to their larger material counterparts. Some nanoparticles are used for oral disease preventive drugs, prostheses and for teeth implantation. Nanomaterials further deliver drugs, preventing and curing some oral disease (oral cancer), tooth anti-sensitivity and enamel surface polishing.