Nanotechnology in Conservative Dentistry 2021

Nanotechnology is expected to revolutionize dentistry by enabling the early diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases. The emerging field of nanodentistry aims to introduce precisely controlled analgesia, tooth regeneration, complete elimination of hypersensitivity, and faster orthodontic treatments. Overall, nanotechnology will significantly influence dental diagnostics, prevention, and therapeutic approaches.

This book focuses specifically on conservative dentistry, providing a comprehensive and analytical review of nanotechnology applications from diagnosis to restorative materials, tissue engineering, and regeneration. In addition to clinical applications, it critically examines the cytotoxicity, health hazards, and safety concerns associated with dental nanomaterials. The content is based on all relevant publications up to 2020, ensuring up-to-date scientific coverage.

Advances in material science and biomimetic engineering, particularly through nanometric materials, have greatly improved material properties. Nanotechnology is now widely applied across industrial and medical fields, especially in drug production, medical imaging, targeted cancer therapy, and drug delivery systems. One of its most important contributions lies in the development of innovative bioactive medical treatments.

The textbook is intended for researchers, professors, associate professors, and postgraduate dental students with interests in nanotechnology, nanobiomaterials, biomimetics, and dental materials. It can also serve as a course textbook for master’s and doctoral programs in conservative dentistry. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to reviewing health hazard research from the past decade, with a particular focus on nanomaterials used in restorative dentistry.