Background/aim:
Use of nanomaterials in the healthcare applications increases in parallel to technological
developments. It is frequently utilized in diagnostic procedures, medications and in therapeutic implementations. Nanomaterials
take place among key components of medical implants, which might be responsible for certain toxic effects on human health at
nano-level. In this review, nanotoxicological effects, toxicity determination of nanobiomaterials used in human body and their
effects on human health are discussed.
Material and Method:
A detailed review of related literature was performed and evaluated as per nanomaterials and medical
implants.
Results and Conclusion:
The nanotoxic effects of the materials applied to human body and the determination of its toxicity are
important. Determination of toxicity for each nanomaterial requires a detailed and multifactorial assessment considering the
properties of these materials.
There are limited studies in the literature regarding the toxic effects of nanomaterials used in medical implants. Although these
implants are potentially biocompatible and biodegradable, it is highly important to discuss nanotoxicological characteristics of
medical implant.
