Applications of Silver Nanoparticles in Dentistry: Advances and Technological Innovation.

ABSTRACT: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been successfully applied in several areas due to their significant antimicrobial activity against several microorganisms. In dentistry, AgNP can be applied in disinfection, prophylaxis, and prevention of infections in the oral cavity. In this work, the use of silver nanoparticles in dentistry and associated technological innovations was analyzed. The scientific literature was searched using PubMed and Scopus databases with descriptors related to the use of silver nanoparticles in dentistry, resulting in 90 open-access articles. The search for patents was restricted to the A61K code (International Patent Classification), using the same descriptors, resulting in 206 patents. The results found were ordered by dental specialties and demonstrated the incorpora

SUBMITTER: Fernandez CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7957900 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature