Upgrading Restorative Dentistry with Graphene Nanoparticles: A Review

Graphene Nanoparticles (GNPs), an upshot of nanotechnology have attracted great interest in diverse research fields including dentistry for their unique properties. Graphene Nanoparticles are cytocompatible and when combined with other compounds, they possess improved synergistic antimicrobial and a...

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Published inIranian journal materials science and engineering (Online) Vol. 20; no. 3; pp. 1 - 11
Main Authors Hrishikesh Mahapatra, Sumit Bedia, Aishwarya Ramasubramanian, Mridula Joshi, Mahesh Ghadage, Aarti Bedia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Iran University of Science & Technology 01.09.2023
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graphene
graphene nanoparticle
reinforced polymethylmethacrylate (pmma)
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Summary:Graphene Nanoparticles (GNPs), an upshot of nanotechnology have attracted great interest in diverse research fields including dentistry for their unique properties. Graphene Nanoparticles are cytocompatible and when combined with other compounds, they possess improved synergistic antimicrobial and anti-adherence properties against oral pathogens. The cytotoxicity of graphene in the oral setting has been reported to be very limited in the scientific literature. Current applications of graphene include reinforcing Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) for the fabrication of dentures, improving properties of dental luting agents like glass ionomer cement, reinforcing restorative composites and ceramics, and improving osseointegration of titanium dental implants by coating with graphene. This paper reviews the nanoparticle ‘Graphene’ and its potential uses in the field of restorative dentistry.
ISSN:1735-0808
2383-3882