ABSTRACT
The advancement of nanomaterials has shown a new world full of possibilities in dentistry. The vast and effective applications of these advanced materials give us the message that nanotechnology can take us to the future of dentistry. Nanoparticles have an extremely small size and relatively larger surface area compared to larger particles. Nanomaterials used in dentistry also have outstanding biocompatibility. It is for this reason they are so effective in treating dental issues compared to traditional materials. Today Nanomaterials are also being used in complex dental operations and deadly disorders like oral cancer. But even after possessing great benefits, nanomaterials have some drawbacks too. The tiny size of these materials makes them very toxic, corresponding to their bulk counterpart. Sometimes they can also hamper genetic activities creating major problems. Therefore, more and more research has no alternatives to flourish in our dental sector by using nanotechnology. The chapter clarifies nanomaterials’ concept and depicts nanomaterials’ outstanding advancement in various dental fields along with their shortcomings.
