NANO TECNOLOGY IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

MOVING TOWARDS A FINER WAY OF DOING DENTSTRY

DR.JAGADEESH K
P.G. STUDENT
GOVT.DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL
VIJAYAWADA
INTRODUCTION
“You have to be able to fabricate things,
you have to be able to analyze things, you
have to be able to handle things smaller
than ever imagined in ways not done
before.” - William Philips

DEFINITION -Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular,

and supramolecular scale. The earliest, widespread description of nanotechnology
referred to the particular technological goal of precisely manipulating atoms and
molecules for fabrication of macroscale products

Richard .P Feynman
 NANO DENTISTRY – ROBERT FREITAS

ADVANTAGES OF NANO MATERIALS

• More wear resistant

• More biocompatible
• Biomimetic
• Less polymerization shrinkage
NANO GLASS IONOMER

Surface finish more closely approximates hybrid composite

Improved wear resistance

 NANO COMPOSITES

• Enhance the polishability of resin .

• High filler loading Increases hardness and wear resistance

• Reduced polymerization shrinkage and less staining.

• Superior hardness, translucency and esthetic appeal.

• Superior flexural strength

NANO BONDING AGENTS

Self etching ,one step materials

Silica nano filler technology

higher bond strength performance prevents particle settling.

Homogenous coat of bonding agent can be applied

Treatment time is minimal.

 COATING AGENTS

• Used as a final coating over esthetic restorations.

• Nanotechnology uniformly disperses nanofillers for higher wear resistance,

preventing abrasion and discolouration

• Smooth high luster finish retained over time.

• Better wear and stain resistance

DENTIN HYPERSENSITIVITY

Many therapeutic agents provide temporary relief for this

common painful condition, but reconstructive dental
nanorobots, using native biological materials, could selectively
and precisely occlude specific tubules within minutes, offering
patients a quick and permanent cure.
ULTRAFINE POLISHING

Before nano particle polishing after nano particle polishing

protect tooth surfaces against the damage caused by cariogenic bacteria

as the bacteria can be removed easily from such polished surfaces.

This also leads to less staining of the teeth and better aesthetics.
NANO METRIC BIO ACTIVE GLASS

T.E.M of bioactive glass nano particles S.E.M of a dentine surface after treatment
with ultrafine bioactive glass

• Increased anti microbial efficacy by decreasing the size of glass particle size
and increasing the surface area

• Advantageous to be material to be used as dentin disinfectant

NANO TECHNOLOGY BASED ENDODONTIC SEALER

Endosequence Bc Sealer allows for the first time, to take advantage of all
the benefits associated with bioceramics but to limit its use to merely root
repairs and apical retrofills.

BC sealer is to improve the convenience and delivery method of an

excellent root canal sealer while simultaneously taking advantage of its
bioactive characteristics.
NANO TECHNOLOGY BASEDROOT END SEALANT

Drug-Releasing Root-End Sealant

Bioaggregate a white nanoparticle ceramic cement is a novel root-end filling material y

This NERP material significantly reduce the micro-leakage,seals effectively.

This provides better bond strength and adaptability to the tooth structure.
DEN BUR NANO BRUSH – disposable anatomically sensitive
endo applicator

Denbur Nano-Brush is a new standard in Endodontics

Thoroughly and effectively cleans the root canal and allows to apply materials
precisely

Whether to clean the pulp from the chamber, to clean the debris in the
canal, or to apply materials in the canal.

After using Nano-Brush resin sealers can penetrate deep into dentine tubules
and lateral canals
NANO PARTICLES AS ANTI MICROBIAL AGENTS

Broad spectrum of activity and biocompatibility.

polycationic or polyanionic in nature with higher surface area and charge

density.

Chistosan nanoparticles applied in the treatment of bacterial biofilms as

well as wound healing primarily.

Chitosan nanoparticles effectively eliminates the residual adherent

andnonadherent bacteria as well as increasing the diffusion of antibacterial
components from the root canal sealers.

significant antibacterial efficacy against planktonic Enterococcus faecalis.

BIO CERAMIC NANO PARTICULATE CEMENT

white mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) possible to release of hazardous

substances.

DiaRoot BioAggregate, a laboratory synthesized water-based cement was

recently developed aiming to avoid the presence of such substances.

Bio aggregate has same indications for use and comparable characteristics
and composition similar to white MTA, differing mostly by being aluminium
free.

It is claimed to promote cementogenesis and form a hermetic seal inside the

root canal system.
 NANO PARTICLES OF GOLD AND SILVER

Nano particles of silver and gold has anti bacterial and

Anti fungal properties

NANOCARE GOLD is the first dental material on the

market which allows the elimination of secondary
caries problem

NANOCARE GOLD dental material is used directly

before embedding dental fillings, ceramic or porcelain
crowns, porcelain veneers, bridges (also known as a
fixed partial denture), inlays or onlays

NANOCARE GOLDGOLD improves the adhesion of

composite materials to tooth tissues, which greatly
increases durability of dental restorations
NANO CARE PLUS

Bacterio static efect .

Used for final rinsing of root canal treatment

Based on the silver and gold nano particles

Low surface tension of the NANOCARE PLUS carrier substance allows

nanoparticles to get to the smallest fissures and dental ducts of the system.

As a result, even bacteria residing in the fissures in spore form after treatment
have no chances for growth and development.
 NANOZON

Nano technology based ozone therapy

Provides high concentrations of ozone

Very effective in dental therapy

Facilitates the treatment of initial stages of

Caries in milk and permanent teeth

Reduces the risk of complications after surgical procedure

Improves results in root canal treatment

 NANO TEC ENDO

Nano technology based endodontic irrigation system

Eliminates the disadvantages of traditional syringe

Ensures max. Safety

Does not require dental assistant

Reduces the risk of post –treatment complications

Prevents the accidental leakage of the liquids into patients

mouth and beyond root apex
Nano optimised mouldable ceramics

Nano fillers
enhance polishability
reduce wear

Nano pigments
adjust the shade of the restoration to the
surrounding tooth ( chameleon effect)

Nano modifiers
increases the stability non slump) of the material
prevents sticking to instruments
 IMPRESSION MATERIAL

Nanofillers are integrated in vinyl polysiloxanes producing

a unique addition silicone impression material.

Thematerial has better flow, improved hydrophilic properties,

and enhanced detail precision.

Trade name – nanotech elite H-D plus

 FUTURE ADVANCES

NANO ROBOTS

Interrupt or alter nerve-impulse traffic in individual nerve cells.

Induces local anaesthesia

Avoids discomfort to the patient

NANO SIZED DENTAL FILM BRINGS TEETH BACK TO LIFE

The scientists are reporting development of a multilayered, nano-sized film that could
help regenerate dental pulp.

Previous studies show that the substance, called alpha melanocyte stimulating
hormone, or alpha-MSH, has anti-inflammatory properties.

Nano-films containing alpha-MSH also increased the number of these cells. This could
help revitalize damaged teeth and reduce the need for a root canal procedure, the
scientists suggest.

Dentists may use a special nano-sized film in

the future to bring diseased teeth back to life
rather than remove them.
SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND

Tooth durability and appearance improved

High hardness and failure strength

Can be used in nano composites

DENTIF ROBOTS ( NANO ROBOTIC DENTIFRICE )

Metabolises the trapped organic matter

Performs continuous caluculs debridement

Safely disactivates them selves

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