Awareness of Use of Implant Coated with Nanoparticles with Antimicrobial Properties

Abstract

Nanoparticles are nowadays widely used in dentistry. They have an essential role in the prevention diagnosis and treatment of the patients. There are different types of novel approaches in the use of nanoparticles in dentistry. Introduction of nanorobots has wider benefits and has consequently led to other major uses of nanoparticles in different aspects of dentistry. Nanomaterials have further been used in delivering oral fluid or drugs, preventing and curing some oral disease and maintaining oral health care up to a great extent. The objective was to review their use in nanocomposites, implant coatings, its antimicrobial activity against cariogenic pathogens, periodontal biofilm, fungal pathogens and endodontic bacteria and other applications such as treatment of oral cancer and local anaesthesia. This survey consisted of 200 participants, and the structured questionnaire was circulated through online access. A set of 15 questions about the basic idea, knowledge and awareness about the implant coated with nanoparticles was prepared and circulated, and the results were analyzed. Development of modified nanoparticles is surely going to help in our practice. Therefore it is essential to create awareness about the implant coated with nanoparticles with antimicrobial activity. This article summarises the benefits of using implants coated with nanoparticles over the conventional implants and its awareness among the practitioners.