Nanotechnology in Dental Materials

R&D Magazine recently wrote about advancements in dental materials using nanotechnology. According to the publication, next-gen dental materials using nanotechnology aim to help teeth self-heal, rebuild enamel, and protect against bacterial infections.
As quoted in the publication:

Since the introduction of nano-composite resins a decade ago, engineers have been exploring how else nanotechnology can safely be used in the dentist’s office. Products could include antimicrobial adhesives made up of carbon nanotubes—creating a kind of wearable toothpaste—or quantum dots combined with cancer-specific antibodies that can be applied inside the mouth, emitting light if they detect any troublesome cells.

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