title: A critical review of the implication of nanotechnology in modern dental practice.
abstract: Curiosity has its own reason for existing. For thousands of years, mankind has been harnessing its curiosity into inquiry and the process of scientific methodology. If we consider technology as an engine, then science is its fuel. Science of miniaturization (nanotechnology) is manipulating matter at nanometer level and the application of the same to medicine is called nanomedicine. Nanotechnology holds promise for advanced diagnostics, targeted drug delivery, and biosensors. When we gain access to hold the nanorobots, we will be able to treat very rapidly a number of diseases that are a continuous threat for mankind today. The present article aims to provide an early glimpse on the impact and future implication of nanotechnology in dentistry, especially in oral surgery and orthodontics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics and Dental Anatomy, Dr. Z. A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.
authors.forename: Sanjeev Kumar
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Verma
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Prabhat
authors.forename: Lata
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Goyal
authors.forename: Manita
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rani
authors.forename: Amit
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jain