NANOTECHNOLOGY COULD REVOLUTIONIZE THE FIELD OF DENTISTRY

Derek Seymour • December 5, 2019

As a dentist, it’s important to keep up with the latest technological advances in order to have an improving dental practice, and nanotechnology is truly on the cutting edge. While these technologies are in their infancy today, they could play an integral role in the dentistry of tomorrow. Not only that, but the field of nanotechnology is advancing rapidly, which means these technologies may become easily available to dentists within the relatively near future.

WHAT EXACTLY IS NANOTECHNOLOGY?

Nanotechnology refers to devices that are between one and a hundred nanometers in diameter. A nanometer is a measurement that’s equal to one billionth of a meter. Yes, you read that right. These devices are so tiny that you would actually need a microscope to see them!

HOW COULD NANOTECHNOLOGY IMPROVE DENTISTRY?

One way that it could improve dental care is by improving the effectiveness of dental cleanings. Nanobots could be used to scrape a collection of bacteria off of teeth, which is known as the biofilm. This could allow patients to have a much whiter smile and have far better dental health overall.

Not only that, but these microscopic robots could even be used to clean some exceptionally difficult to reach areas of the mouth, such as the isthmus. This technology is currently being studied by the University of Pennsylvania. Nanotechnology can also be used for tissue engineering, which could make oral surgeries more effective. That’s because nanotechnologies are currently being developed that could improve both healing times and patient outcomes!

In addition, nanotechnology has the potential to lead to improved composites. That’s because nanoparticles make it possible to simulate the cell structure of genuine teeth to a certain extent, which can allow for a much more natural-looking appearance. This technology can also allow the devices to appear far smoother than they would otherwise.

Nanotechnology even has the potential to improve the quality of dental imaging. That’s because nanodevices can be built to combine nanotechnology and radio technology, which can improve x-rays and other forms of dental imaging. This can allow you to get images of your patients’ teeth that are more precise than ever.

 

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