Vaishali S

Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University Tamilnadu, Chennai, India

Publications

  • Review   
    Nanotechnology in Periodontics: A Review
    Author(s): Vaishali S and Nashra Kareem*

    The emerging science of nanotechnology, especially within the dental and medical fields, sparked a research interest in their potential applications and benefits in comparison to conventional materials used. Therefore, a better understanding of the science behind nanotechnology is essential to appreciate how these materials can be utilized in our daily practice. Nanotechnology is the research and development of materials, devices and systems exhibiting physical, chemical and biological properties that are different from those on a large scale. Nanotechnology offers a broad range of innovations and improvement in prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of oral diseases. Periodontal disease is one of the major dental illnesses that affect millions of people around the globe. It is estimated that 90% of the world population suffers from the disease. Recent nanotechnology advancement and i.. Read More»

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