Nanoparticles revolution: The role of gold and chitosan in endodontics irrigation.

Dipali Dinkar Deshpande, Varsha Pandit, Dhananjay Gunawat, Gauri Sanpurkar

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Chitosan-coated gold nanostars with photothermal activity for enhanced disinfection efficacy of sodium hypochlorite in antibacterial-based root canal therapy.BMC chemistry · 2026
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Dipali Dinkar DeshpandeDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Dental College and Hospital, Pune, India.

Varsha PanditDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Dental College and Hospital, Pune, India.

Dhananjay GunawatDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Aditya Dental College, Beed, Maharashtra, India.

Gauri SanpurkarDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Private Practitioner, Chhatrapati, Sambhajinagar, New Delhi, India.

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Abstract

The field of endodontic irrigation has seen nanoparticle innovations which offer improved disinfection together with better clinical treatment results. Nanoparticles composed of gold and chitosan show significant antibacterial properties as well as anti-inflammatory characteristics and biocompatibility potential. The photo thermal properties and catalytic properties are limited to gold nanoparticles whereas the natural antimicrobial capabilities and adhesive properties are limited to chitosan nanoparticles. Nanoparticles play an essential role in endodontic irrigation. However, more clinical work needs to be done to create standardized procedures using these new agents.

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anti-inflammatorybiocompatibilityendodontics irrigationNanoparticles

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PMID40822799

DOI10.6026/973206300211239

PMCPMC12357670

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