Nanotechnology in Toothpaste: Fundamentals, Trends, and Safety

Overview

Journal Heliyon

Specialty Social Sciences

Date 2024 Feb 6

PMID 38317872

Authors

Mehdi Abedi

Younes Ghasemi

Mohammad Mehdi Nemati

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Abstract

Several studies have revealed that healthcare nanomaterials are widely used in numerous areas of dentistry, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and repair. Nanomaterials in dental cosmetics are utilized to enhance the efficacy of toothpaste and other mouthwashes. Nanoparticles are added to toothpastes for a variety of reasons, including dental decay prevention, remineralization, hypersensitivity reduction, brightening, and antibacterial qualities. In this review, the benefits and uses of many common nanomaterials found in toothpaste are outlined. Additionally, the capacity and clinical applications of nanoparticles as anti-bacterial, whitening, hypersensitivity, and remineralizing agents in the treatment of dental problems and periodontitis are discussed.

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