Nanotechnology in Orthodontics – A Review

Saifee, Arwa; Jain, Sandhya

doi:10.36348/sjodr.2019.v04i11.007

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“…Nanomechanical sensors incorporated into the base of orthodontic brackets could make a clear assessment of the applied orthodontic forces, that allows precise force application by orthodontist [46]. These smart brackets rely on an innovative clip system to hold the wires in place and are manufactured in both metal and a translucent ceramic material designed to blend in with the teeth for a less noticeable and more esthetic presentation [47].…”

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Knowing the Unknown: A Review on Nanotechnology in Orthodontics

Ali Fathima S.,

Abiraj K. R.,

Pratheesh A. P.

et al. 2023

J. Pharm. Res. Int.

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Nanotechnology is the structuring and manipulation of matter at nanoscale for the creation of new particles and devices. The applications of nanotechnology are being explored in various arenas including health care. The use of this technology aims to improvise the quality of health care being rendered to the patients. Nanotechnology has paved its way into various specialties of dentistry including orthodontics. The goal of these innovations and research in this field is to improve human life and health. The merging of nanotechnology with orthodontics helps the clinicians to a great extent in improving the quality of patient care and its applications. This article aims to summarize and describe the most recent advancements and well-known nanotechnological innovations in the field of orthodontics and the use of new nanomaterials, nano devices, nano LIPUS, nano particles and nano sensors incorporation of the same to the arsenal of Orthodontics.

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Knowing the Unknown: A Review on Nanotechnology in Orthodontics

Ali Fathima S.,

Abiraj K. R.,

Pratheesh A. P.

et al. 2023

J. Pharm. Res. Int.

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“…In an attempt to overcome the flaws associated with microleakage, the concept of incorporating nanotechnology in resin composite materials and resin-modified glass ionomer cement, gained utmost recognition. In nano-composites, the filler load is increased due to smaller particle dimensions and wider distribution consequently reducing the polymerization shrinkage and improving the mechanical properties [ 3 ]. Geraldeli and Perdigao et al found that when compared to total-etch adhesives, nano-composites had an excellent peripheral seal to enamel and dentine [ 4 ].…”

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Microleakage Under Orthodontic Brackets Bonded Using a Conventional Adhesive System, Nanocomposites, and Nanoionomers: A Comparative Study

Rajan,

Parameswaran,

Khan

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background Microleakage under orthodontic brackets has a role in early bracket debonding and white spot lesions due to the ingress of oral fluids in the bracket-adhesive-tooth interface. This in vitro study aimed to evaluate and compare the microleakage under orthodontic brackets bonded with the conventional adhesive system, nanocomposites, and nanoionomers. Materials and methods Forty-five human premolars were extracted for therapeutic reasons and collected for this study. Teeth were randomly assigned to three groups: Group A: conventional etching with conventional adhesive, Group B: conventional etching with nanocomposite, and Group C: conventional etching with nanoionomer. Stainless steel premolar brackets were used for bonding. After thermocycling, the extracted teeth were submerged in a 0.5% solution of basic fuchsine for 24 hours. They were then cut longitudinally. A stereomicroscope was used to assess microleakage along the occlusal and gingival interfaces. Results To compare the microleakage scores between gingival and occlusal aspects within each group, the student's t-test was performed. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the post-hoc Tukey test were applied to the data for intergroup comparison of microleakage scores. On comparing the microleakage scores, the gingival side of interfaces depicted higher microleakage than the occlusal side gingival side across all groups, demonstrating statistically significant results (P <0.05).On intergroup comparison, the occlusal bracket adhesive interface and gingival tooth adhesive interface revealed significantly higher microleakage values for Group B followed by Group C with Group A the least. However, there was no significant difference in the microleakage scores between Group B and Group C on intergroup comparison of mean microleakage scores (P <0.05). Conclusion The gingival side showed higher microleakage scores than the occlusal side. Nanoionomers showed microleakage values higher than the Transbond XT but lower than nanocomposites. Based on the results of the present study, in terms of microleakage, Transbond XT demonstrated lower microleakage when compared to nanoionomers and nanocomposites.

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Robotic Applications in Orthodontics: Changing the Face of Contemporary Clinical Care

Adel

Zaher

Harouni

et al. 2021

BioMed Research International

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The last decade (2010-2021) has witnessed the evolution of robotic applications in orthodontics. This review scopes and analyzes published orthodontic literature in eight different domains: (1) robotic dental assistants; (2) robotics in diagnosis and simulation of orthodontic problems; (3) robotics in orthodontic patient education, teaching, and training; (4) wire bending and customized appliance robotics; (5) nanorobots/microrobots for acceleration of tooth movement and for remote monitoring; (6) robotics in maxillofacial surgeries and implant placement; (7) automated aligner production robotics; and (8) TMD rehabilitative robotics. A total of 1,150 records were searched, of which 124 potentially relevant articles were retrieved in full. 87 studies met the selection criteria following screening and were included in the scoping review. The review found that studies pertaining to arch wire bending and customized appliance robots, simulative robots for diagnosis, and surgical robots have been important areas of research in the last decade (32%, 22%, and 16%). Rehabilitative robots and nanorobots are quite promising and have been considerably reported in the orthodontic literature (13%, 9%). On the other hand, assistive robots, automated aligner production robots, and patient robots need more scientific data to be gathered in the future (1%, 1%, and 6%). Technological readiness of different robotic applications in orthodontics was further assessed. The presented eight domains of robotic technologies were assigned to an estimated technological readiness level according to the information given in the publications. Wire bending robots, TMD robots, nanorobots, and aligner production robots have reached the highest levels of technological readiness: 9; diagnostic robots and patient robots reached level 7, whereas surgical robots and assistive robots reached lower levels of readiness: 4 and 3, respectively.

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Nanotechnology in Orthodontics – A Review

Abstract: Nanotechnology has proven to be a boon to entire field of dentistry. This review article provides update about nanotechnology in orthodontics and various treatment modalities available with newer technology especially in field of dentistry.

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Knowing the Unknown: A Review on Nanotechnology in Orthodontics

Knowing the Unknown: A Review on Nanotechnology in Orthodontics

Microleakage Under Orthodontic Brackets Bonded Using a Conventional Adhesive System, Nanocomposites, and Nanoionomers: A Comparative Study

Robotic Applications in Orthodontics: Changing the Face of Contemporary Clinical Care

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