Nanoparticles: A promising novel adjunct for dentistry

Nanotechnology has delivered is impact on almost every facet of science and development. It is but natural that medicine and dentistry too are being influenced by this recent entrant which has immense potential. In contrast to bulk material, these nanoparticles are much more potent and can be manipu...

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Main Authors: Jagat Bhushan, Charu Maini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.ijds.in/article.asp?issn=0976-4003;year=2019;volume=11;issue=3;spage=167;epage=173;aulast=Bhushan
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Summary:Nanotechnology has delivered is impact on almost every facet of science and development. It is but natural that medicine and dentistry too are being influenced by this recent entrant which has immense potential. In contrast to bulk material, these nanoparticles are much more potent and can be manipulated for surface chemistry, charge and bonding capability. This article is a brief overview of current knowledge of nanoparticles and their actions, especially in reference to dentistry.
ISSN:0976-4003
2231-2293