Dental Applications of Carbon Nanotubes.

Abstract

Glass ionomer cements and resin-based composites are promising materials in restorative dentistry. However, their limited mechanical properties and the risk of bulk/marginal fracture compromise their lifespan. Intensive research has been conducted to understand and develop new materials that can mimic the functional behavior of the oral cavity. Nanotechnological approaches have emerged to treat oral infections and become a part of scaffolds for tissue regeneration. Carbon nanotubes are promising materials to create multifunctional platforms for dental applications. This review provides a comprehensive survey of and information on the status of this state-of-the-art technology and describes the development of glass ionomers reinforced with carbon nanotubes possessing improved mechanical properties. The applications of carbon nanotubes in drug delivery and tissue engineering for healing infections and lesions of the oral cavity are also described. The review concludes with a summary of the current status and presents a vision of future applications of carbon nanotubes in the practice of dentistry.

• Authors: Marco A Castro-Rojas, Yadira I Vega-Cantu, Geoffrey A Cordell, Aida Rodriguez-Garcia
• Journal: Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (Molecules) Vol. 26 Issue 15 (Jul 22 2021) ISSN: 1420-3049 [Electronic] Switzerland
• PMID: 34361575 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Acrylic Resins
• Drug Carriers
• Nanotubes, Carbon
• Resin Cements
• glass ionomer
• Silicon Dioxide

Topics

• Acrylic Resins (chemistry, therapeutic use)
• Drug Carriers (chemistry, therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Materials Testing
• Nanotubes, Carbon (chemistry)
• Resin Cements (chemistry, therapeutic use)
• Silicon Dioxide (chemistry, therapeutic use)
• Surface Properties