Nanotechnology Used FOR Antibacterial Activity IN Novel Composite Restorations: A Review

Abstract

Application of nanotechnology in dental composites can enhance properties like bringing anticariogenic potential, incorporate antibacterial property and even provide remineralization of demineralized enamel. We will explore recent thoughts, present applications, and succeeding aspects of nanoparticles mixed into composite restorative materials to enhance antibacterial properties as a beneficial technique for dental caries treatment in this review. We will also emphasise the hypothesised antibacterial mechanism by incorporating a variety of components into nanostructures, such as polylysine, chlorhexidine, various quaternary ammonium compounds, sliver particles, and triclosan, to achieve the required antibacterial potential. These nanostructured materials have great potential in decreasing the antibiofilm accumulation and decrease the streptococcus count.