Nanotechnology in Implant Dentistry

Recent advancements in engineering tools and techniques coupled with the extrapolation of nanotechnology in the field of dentistry have rendered dental implant therapy as the most reliable treatment option for replacement of missing natural dentition. Nanotechnology has driven dental implants to a newer level. It assists in understanding and achieving cell-specific functions, and thus critical steps in osseointegration can be modulated by nanoscale modification of the implant surface. It is possible to mimic bone formation process occurring at nanoscale level to achieve better osseointegration and higher implant surface ratio. This review chapter also discusses the various methods and techniques of imparting nanoparticle-coated implants for the improvement of osseointegration using nanosurfaced features of the dental implants and their antimicrobial activity.