[Retracted] Role of Nanoparticles in Environmental Remediation: An Insight into Heavy Metal Pollution from Dentistry

Table 1

Current functions of nanoparticles across various branches of dentistry.

Dental branch	Nanomaterials	Applications	References
Periodontics	Triclosan-loaded nanoparticles	Treating periodontal inflammation	[29]
	Nanoparticle-delivered enzymes	Remodelling periodontal fibres	[30]
	Nanostructured doxycycline gel	Repairing periodontal surface	[31]
	Nanorobots	Antibacterial properties	[32]
Endodontics	Chitosan/zinc oxide/silver-based nanoparticles	Disinfection of microbes	[33]
	Nanoassemblies of polyglutamic acid and poly-l-lysine	Reduce dental pulp inflammation and promote regeneration of pulp fibroblasts	[34,35]
Orthodontics	Silver/titanium oxide-based nanoparticles	Antibacterial properties	[36]
	Fullerene-like nanoparticles	Act as dry lubricants to reduce the friction on orthodontic wires	[37]
	Alumina-based nanomaterials	Increase strength of plastic polymer braces	[38]
Prosthodontics	Zirconium dioxide/alumina-based nanoparticles	Increase flexural strength	[39]
	Titanium dioxide-based nanomaterials	Reduce porosity of denture material	[40]
Restorative dentistry	Hydroxyapatite	Used as fillers to repair small dents on enamel	[41]
	Calcium phosphate	Used as filler on enamel	[42]
	Bioactive glass	Dentin mineralization	[43]
	Chitosan-based nanoparticles	Drug delivery and improved affinity towards enamel	[44,45]
	Nanofibers-based scaffolds	Dental pulp regeneration	[46]