Erosion is one of non-carious lesions that can be overlooked in clinical practice; however, early detection of erosion can improve the outcome of treating dental erosion and avoid future complex procedures. The most characteristic feature of dental erosion is the glazed enamel surfaces where the underlying yellowish dentin can be visible. The loss of tooth …

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Zinc ions are known to exhibit a preventive action against volatile sulfur compounds such as gaseous H2S that cause oral malodor. Oral malodor results from microbial fermentation of food debris in the mouth; so, antimicrobial agents have the potential to reduce oral malodor by chemically neutralizing the fermentation by-products. A combination of zinc ions and …

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Titanium alloys have excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, but their usage as dental implants is compromised by bacterial growth causing infection, inflammation and peri-implantitis. The infection process starts with the formation of bacterial biofilms, that is, bacteria accumulate over the implant’s surfaces and form a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances to protect themselves …

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The orthodontic applications of nanotechnology are numerous. Nanotechnology can assist in manufacturing orthodontic wires, brackets, orthodontic aligners and mini-/microimplants. Orthodontic wires coated with nanoparticles exhibited well-controlled tooth movements and better anchorage, with less frictional forces, less root resorption and less bone/periodontal damage. Orthodontic nanorobots and nanoindented orthodontic wires both contributed directly to healthy periodontal tissues, …

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