ReviewCureus2022
Applications of Silver Nanoparticles in Pediatric Dentistry: An Overview.
Review in Cureus, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Effect of Silver Nanoparticle Addition on the Antimicrobial Properties of Poly(methyl methacrylate) Used for Fabrication of Dental Appliances: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Pooled it
- Modulating silver diamine fluoride chemical derivatives by solid-binding peptides.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Green-Synthesized Nano-Silver Fluoride for Remineralization of Enamel Lesions in Primary Teeth: A Comparative In Vitro Study with SDF and SDF/KI.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- A Comprehensive Review of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles as Effective Antibacterial Agents.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Evaluation of staining potential of Silver Diamine Fluoride, Potassium Iodide, Nanosilver Fluoride: an in vitro study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Exploring the Potential of Nanotechnology in Pediatric Healthcare: Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions.Pharmaceutics · 2023Review
- Bioactive Materials for Caries Management: A Literature Review.Dentistry journal · 2023Review
- The application of mesoporous silica nanoparticles as a drug delivery vehicle in oral disease treatment.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2023Review
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Authors and funding
4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
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Abstract
Nanoscience and nanotechnology are emerging fields involved in the synthesis and application of nanoscale materials and structures. Metallic nanoparticles and metallic oxide are being used extensively in dentistry as they interfere with bacterial metabolism and prevent biofilm formation. AgNPs are a class of zero-dimensional materials with distinctive morphologies. The metallic nanoparticles demonstrate the significant antimicrobial activity by ion release, oxidative stress induction, and non-oxidative mechanisms. Metallic silver has been known for its antimicrobial activity since ancient times. Through the years, silver-containing compounds have been used in various forms to treat several medical conditions. Incorporating silver nanoparticles into dental materials may enhance the mechanical features and antibacterial properties of dental materials. Therefore, an increasing number of dental materials with the inclusion of silver nanoparticles are being developed that improve the overall oral health status of patients. This paper aims to review the literature on specific characteristics of silver nanoparticles and their applications in pediatric dentistry.
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