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Applications of Nanomaterials in Dentistry

  • 1st Edition - October 22, 2025
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Prashant Kesharwani
  • Language: English

Applications of Nanomaterials in Dentistry offers an extensive overview of the properties, biological characteristics, advantages, limitations, actions, and future prospects of var… Read more

Description

Applications of Nanomaterials in Dentistry offers an extensive overview of the properties, biological characteristics, advantages, limitations, actions, and future prospects of various nanoparticles. It delves into innovative strategies centered on nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems in dental healthcare. This book serves as an invaluable reference for researchers and scientists aiming to comprehend the pivotal role of nanoparticles in dentistry, addressing advanced strategies like implant and tissue engineering, safety considerations, toxicity, and the promising future applications of nanotechnology in this field.

Nanoparticles are promising agents for enhancing dental care due to their unique characteristics, such as a high surface-to-volume ratio, antibacterial properties, physical, mechanical, and biological features, and distinctive particle size. The book thoroughly explores the applications of nanotechnology, including improving dental materials and techniques. It also examines the potential of nanotechnology to revolutionize dental treatments and therapies, ensuring better patient outcomes and advancing the field of dental science.

Key features

  • Explores various approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of a range of dental diseases using nanomedical technologies
  • Discusses nanomedicine-based drug delivery methods, spanning from foundational concepts to the latest applications
  • Outlines the current research progress and findings in a comprehensive manner using several tables, illustrations, and flowcharts

Readership

Researchers and advanced students in nanotechnology, materials science, and biotechnology. Scientists and R&D professionals with an interest in biomedical applications of nanoparticles

Table of contents

1. Importance of nanotechnology in dentistry

2. Calcium fluoride nanoparticles in dentistry

3. Calcium phosphate nanoparticles in dentistry

4. Carbonaceous (Carbon nanotubes, Graphene) nanoparticles in dentistry

5. Chitosan nanoparticles in dentistry

6. Alginate nanoparticles in dentistry

7. Polysaccharide containing gelatin and starch nanoparticles

8. Copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles in dentistry

9. Iron oxide/ magnetic nanoparticles in dentistry

10. Gold nanoparticles in dentistry

11. Silver nanoparticles in dentistry

12. Titania (TiO2) nanoparticles in dentistry

13. Zinc nanoparticles in dentistry

14. Zirconia nanoparticles in dentistry

15. PLGA nanoparticles in dentistry

16. Poly(methyl methacrylate) and polymeric nanoparticles in dentistry

17. Bioactive glass nanoparticles in dentistry

18. Silica nanoparticles in dentistry

19. Hydroxyapatite (HAp) nanoparticles in dentistry

20. Herbals and green synthesized nanoparticles in dentistry

21. Nanoparticles in implant dentistry

22. Nanoparticles utilized in dental tissue engineering

23. Conclusion and future perspective of nanotechnology in dentistry

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 22, 2025
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Prashant Kesharwani

Dr. Prashant Kesharwani is assistant professor of Pharmaceutics at Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India. He has more than 12 years of teaching, research, and industrial experience across various countries. An overarching goal of his current research is the development of nanoengineered drug delivery systems for various diseases. He has more than 350 international publications in well-reputed journals and more than 25 international books (Elsevier). He is a recipient of many research grants from various funding bodies. He is also the recipient of several internationally acclaimed awards, such as “USERN Laureate award”, and “SERB-Ramanujan Fellowship Award”. He has presented many invited talks and oral presentations at prestigious scientific peer-conferences, received international acclaims and awards for research contribution, supervised students/junior researchers and actively participated in outreach and scientific dissemination for the service of the wider community.

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India

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