NANOTECHNOLOGY IN PIT AND FISSURE SEALANTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

Objectives: To conduct a comprehensive analysis of the literature and off er an overview of the effects of various nanoparticles (NPs) in conjunction with pit and fi ssure sealants (PAFs). Materials and Methods: Studies were chosen using an electronic search and evaluated based on key phrases, titles, and abstracts to see if they matched the inclusion criteria. The studies conducted between 2014-2022 were considered. Those articles which focused on the role of nanoparticles in dental sealants, published in English and had open access were studied. According to the research design, copies of all papers were gathered and analyzed for quality. Two databases (Pub Med and Google Scholar) were used. Results: 78 references were obtained, out of which 20 publications were selected after eliminating duplicates and following the exclusion criteria. According to the investigations of this review,modified sealants may have antibacterial action as well as an impact on mechanical properties. Conclusion: Antimicrobial effi ciency can be attributed to pit and fi ssure sealants by incorporating nanomaterials, which might alter their mechanical and fundamental physiochemical propertiesas well.