Applications of Nano Graphene Oxides in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry- Current Trends and Future Outlook

Abstract

The world of Material Science has constantly evolved with newer materials being introduced constantly. One such material is Graphene which possessed excellent electrical, mechanical, thermal, optical, and biological properties due to which it has been used extensively in the fields of Optoelectronics, Energy harvesting, Films and Coatings, Water Filtration, Structural Engineering applications, Thermal management Devices and Sensors. Graphene-based Nanoparticles have also shown promising results in biomedicine, Tissue engineering scaffolds, Biomarker detectors, Biosensors, and Drug Delivery systems. Furthermore, extensive investigation is being performed on graphene-based Nanomaterials for their use in Dentistry, as it is shown to have promising results when incorporated into various Dental Restorative and Prosthetic Materials. This narrative review aims to give an overview of the application of graphene derivatives in dentistry, particularly on their application in Prosthodontics and Dental Implantology based on available research data and clinical studies. Further research is imperative to fully explore the potential of graphene to ensure its safe usage in dental practice.