Advancing oral cancer care: nanomaterial-driven diagnostic and therapeutic innovations.

ABSTRACT: The advent of nanotechnology has significantly advanced the diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer, offering more precise and efficient therapeutic strategies. This review presents a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the application of nanotechnology to oral cancer management. It begins with an overview of the epidemiology of oral cancer and outlines current diagnostic and therapeutic methods. The classification and advantages of various nanomaterials are then introduced. The paper thoroughly explores the use of nanomaterials as drug delivery systems (DDSs), imaging contrast agents, and therapeutic tools, with particular emphasis on multifunctional nanoplatforms that integrate diagnostics and therapy. These platforms enable real-time monitoring and immediate therapeutic resp

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12102110 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature