Review on synthesis, properties and multifarious therapeutic applications of nanostructured zirconia in dentistry
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-22-2022
Abstract
Amongst dental ceramics, nano zirconia (ZrNp) has shown exceptional developments in the field of dentistry in recent years. Zirconia is an oxide that possess superior optical, mechanical, and biological properties. As a novel nanoparticle, it has been widely used in various fields of dentistry due to its improved mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and stable structure. Provision of metal free solutions is one of the prime requirements in dental materials. Many metal alloys used extensively possess unaesthetic colors and display chemical interactions in the oral cavity encouraging use of zirconia for dental use. Use of ZrNp based ceramics has increased due to its resistance to corrosion, superior color matching that enhances esthetics and improved strength compared to conventional biomaterials. This review discusses the recent scientific literature on the synthesis, properties and types, applications, and toxicity of ZrNp in the field of dentistry.
Keywords
Dental ceramics, Nano zirconia (ZrNp), Mechanical properties, Oral cavity
Divisions
Dentistry
Funders
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) [Grant No: 35/10/2019-Nano/BMS & 5/13/8/2020/NCD-III]
Publication Title
RSC Advances
Volume
12
Issue
20
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry
Publisher Location
THOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLAND