Nanocharacterization in Dentistry

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Shivani Sharma²  Sarah E. Cross²  Carlin Hsueh²  Ruseen P. Wali²  Adam Z. Stieg¹ 

[1] California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles 90095, CA, USA; E-Mail:;Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles 90095, CA, USA; E-Mails:

关键词: nano-characterization;    dentistry;    biofilms;    bacterial adhesins;    implants;    dentine tubule;    afm;    interferometry;    nanodentistry;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijms11062523

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

About 80% of US adults have some form of dental disease. There are a variety of new dental products available, ranging from implants to oral hygiene products that rely on nanoscale properties. Here, the application of AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy) and optical interferometry to a range of dentistry issues, including characterization of dental enamel, oral bacteria, biofilms and the role of surface proteins in biochemical and nanomechanical properties of bacterial adhesins, is reviewed. We also include studies of new products blocking dentine tubules to alleviate hypersensitivity; antimicrobial effects of mouthwash and characterizing nanoparticle coated dental implants. An outlook on future “nanodentistry” developments such as saliva exosomes based diagnostics, designing biocompatible, antimicrobial dental implants and personalized dental healthcare is presented.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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