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Top 5 innovations that will change the face of dentistry in this decade
B Krishna Prasanth1, S Bhuminathan2, M Sivakumar3, U Aruna4, Ganesh Ramesh4
1 Tutor, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai, India
2 Professor, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai, India
3 Research Officer, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai, India
4 Reader, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. M Sivakumar
Research Officer, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai
India
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There are many new innovations in dentistry that are set to cause waves in the future and these include- biomaterials, nano robotics in dentistry, salivary diagnostics, innovations in management of dental caries, photodynamic therapy in dentistry. Biomaterial science is undergoing the largest transition in its history in terms of refocusing and embracing new and exciting technologies. Nano robots are used to do preventive, restorative, curative proce- dures. Salivary diagnostics will allow healthcare providers to rapidly rule in or out diseases that need immediate therapy. It is hoped that the eventual success of replacement therapy for the prevention of dental caries will stimu- late the use of this approach in the prevention of other bacterial diseases. The oral cavity is especially suitable for Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, because it is relatively accessible to illumination. |
