scholarly journals Current perspectives regarding the application and incorporation of silver nanoparticles into dental biomaterials

2018 ◽  
Vol 91 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihai Flaviu Şuhani ◽  
Grigore Băciuţ ◽  
Mihaela Băciuţ ◽  
Raluca Şuhani ◽  
Simion Bran

Introduction: The key idea of nanotechnology is to construct and preserve functional structures by means of exploiting atoms and molecules. Nanotechnology has proven to be crucial in pharmacological medicine, tissue engineering, clinical diagnosis, long term conservation of biological tissues in a cryogenic state, protein detection, tumor destruction and magnetic resonance imaging.The aim of this paper is to review the literature on the specific characteristics of nanostructured materials, their applications and advantages that they bring to dentistry.Method. We conducted an electronic scientific database research that included PubMed, Cochrane and Medline. The following keywords were used: nanotechnology, nanodentistry and silver nanoparticles. Initially 1650 original articles were retrieved from the  these mentioned international databases, which were screened in detail. We included literature reviews that dealt with the comprehensive applications of nanostructured particles and silver nanoparticles in particular, in all fields of contemporary dentistry. Case reports, clinical trials, editorials and opinion letters were excluded in the first phase of our research. Fifty two articles met all the selection criteria and were ultimately selected and reviewed.Results. Nanotechnology deals with the production of various types of nanomaterials with potential applications in the field of biomedicine. Silver nanoparticles have the capacity to eliminate dental caries producing bacteria or repair teeth enamel with signs of dental decay. Nanodentistry will allow better oral health by use of nanostructured materials. Treatment opportunities that nanotechnology has to offer in contemporary dentistry include local anesthesia, permanent treatment of dental hypersensitivity, orthodontic and oral health care with nanorobotic dentifrice.Conclusion. The studies that we reviewed are largely in favor of nanotechnology and nanostructured materials, highlighting their qualities and enhancements they bring to the field of dentistry. Although many of these products that benefit from silver nanoparticles properties are still expensive and exclusive, we can foresee major improvements and demand regarding dental biomaterials with nanoparticles incorporated in the near future.

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2804-2837
Author(s):  
Chhangte Vanlalveni ◽  
Samuel Lallianrawna ◽  
Ayushi Biswas ◽  
Manickam Selvaraj ◽  
Bishwajit Changmai ◽  
...  

Herein, we have reviewed new findings in the research domain of the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using different plant extracts and their potential applications as antimicrobial agents covering the literature since 2015.


Author(s):  
Inbathamizh L ◽  
Kalpana V ◽  
Revathi Yadav K

With the increase in the potential applications of nanoparticles in pharma and various fields, nanoparticle research is attracting more attention. Though several chemical and physical methods are being used for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles, they are associated with several disadvantages. Couroupita guianensis is a traditional plant with medicinal values. The focus of the study was to follow a green chemistry route to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the leaf extract of Couroupita guianensis as a reductant and stabilizing agent. The boiled aqueous leaf extract with silver nitrate solution on exposure to sunlight showed the maximum absorbance at 430nm indicating the synthesis of AgNPs. Ultra Violet (UV)-Visible spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques were used for the characterization of AgNPs. The synthesized AgNPs were found to be spherical and 4.44 – 40.20nm in size. They also seemed to be capped with the significant functional groups present in the leaf extract. Thus, the study suggested Couroupita guianensis mediated green synthesis of AgNPs as an efficient and eco-friendly approach with substantial advantages over the conventional methods. The process could be further scaled-up for mass production and wider applications of AgNPs.


2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 260-264
Author(s):  
Karina F. Irusa ◽  
Brian Vence ◽  
Terry Donovan

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 2074-2083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Mardling ◽  
Andrew Alderson ◽  
Nicola Jordan-Mahy ◽  
Christine Lyn Le Maitre

A number of biological tissues have been shown to behave in an auxetic manner, defined by having a negative poissons ratio. Thus mimicking this environment has a number of potential applications especially in tissue engineering.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 166-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gangadharan A. Kumar

In this review, we discuss the rational design of a new class of lanthanide-doped organometallic nanostructured materials called `molecular minerals`. Molecular minerals are nanostructured materials with a ceramic core made from chalcogenide groups and other heavy metals. Part of the central core atoms is replaced by suitable lanthanide atoms to impart fluorescent spectral properties. The ceramic core is surrounded by various types of organic networks thus making the structure partly ceramic and organic. The central core has superior optical properties and the surrounding organic ligand makes it easy to dissolve several kinds of organic solvents and fluoropolymers to make several kinds of active and passive photonic devices. This chapter starts with elaborate design strategies of lanthanidebased near-infrared emitting materials followed by the experimental results of selected near-infrared emitting lanthanide clusters. Finally, their potential applications in telecommunication, light-emitting diodes and medical imaging are discussed.


2013 ◽  
Vol 788 ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
Xiao Li Wang ◽  
Xu Han ◽  
Shi Jun Yu

Recently, many research efforts have been devoted to developing new strategies for fabricating oxide nanomaterials owing to their widespread potential applications. In this article we review the current research activities on the fabrication of inorganic oxide nanomaterials. The application of oxide nanostructured materials in the field of lithium ion batteries will be obtained in the mainly parts of paper.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uyen Thi Phan Ngoc ◽  
Dai Hai Nguyen

AbstractChitosan-silver nanoparticles (Ag@CS) as a novel drug delivery system have been developed for fungicide drug. In this study, the synergistic effect of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), chitosan (CS), and fungicide zineb (Zi) was investigated as antifungal materials againstNeoscytalidium dimidiatumin dragon fruit. More specifically, Ag@CS were prepared by embedding of AgNPs in CS polymer and then combined with Zi. Transmission electron microscopy was used to confirm the morphology and size of Ag@CS. The diameter of spherical nanoparticles is around 4.11±0.37 nm. Furthermore, the formation of Ag@CS was characterized by Fourier transform infrared and X-ray diffraction analysis. The thermostability properties of these nanoparticles were also determined by thermogravimetric analysis. Especially the antifungal activity of Ag@CS has shown antifungal ability better than each component alone, analyzed by zone of inhibition method againstN. dimidiatum. These results suggest the potential applications of Ag@CS in the development of nanomaterials for antibiotic application.


Author(s):  
Tevan R ◽  
Saravanan Jayakumar ◽  
Nor Haledah Ahmad Sahimi ◽  
Nur Farah Ain Iqbal ◽  
Iffah Zapri ◽  
...  

Biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles has received a remarkable attention due to their eco-friendly and potential applications in pharmaceutical and medical fields. The searches for natural alternatives to replace biosynthetic nanoparticles have resulted in extensive studies of microalgal derived metal nanoparticles. Since there are very limited reports on Isochrysis sp. in synthesising metal nanoparticles, a novel initiative was taken to induce an environmentally friendly and low cost technique to biosynthesise the silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using marine microalgae, Isochrysis sp. Further, the synthesised silver nanoparticles were screened against human pathogen for antimicrobial effects. The characterisation of nanoparticles were confirmed by UV visible spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD). The results obtained from characterisations indicate that the AgNPs have an almost spherical shape with a various size of 98.1 to 193 nm. The synthesised nanoparticles exhibited outstanding antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.


2020 ◽  
pp. 2257-2265
Author(s):  
Asia H. Al-Mashhadani ◽  
Omar Salah Ashour

Humans are exposed to nuclear radiations every day, and these radiations are both natural and artificial. When the body tissues are exposed to nuclear radiation, free radicals are formed, which are responsible for cancer development. In this research, silver nanoparticles were synthesized by electrical explosion wire method. Nanoparticles were added to deionized water that contained free radicals before and after exposure to gamma rays. The obtained results indicate that the silver nanoparticles have antioxidant potential through possessing free radical scavenging activity, as they can donate electron to free radicals and become neutralize. Then, these nanoparticles were injected to mice before and after their irradiation with gamma ray. The liver and kidney of the mice were shown to be unaffected by gamma irradiation.


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