Reinforcing Restorative Dentistry: The Dual Role of Carbon Nanotubes in Material Enhancement and Therapy

Ranjeet A Bapat; Sumit V Bedia; Aarti S Bedia; Esther Kok Sook Kuan; Abhishek Parolia; Anshad Mohamed Abdulla; Prachi R Bapat; Tanay V Chaubal; Amirhossein Sahebkar; Waleed H Almalki; Prashant Kesharwani

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Reinforcing Restorative Dentistry: The Dual Role of Carbon Nanotubes in Material Enhancement and Therapy

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Reinforcing Restorative Dentistry: The Dual Role of Carbon Nanotubes in Material Enhancement and Therapy

Ranjeet A Bapat, Sumit V Bedia, Aarti S Bedia, Esther Kok Sook Kuan, Abhishek Parolia, Anshad Mohamed Abdulla, Prachi R Bapat, Tanay V Chaubal, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Waleed H Almalki, …

International journal of dentistry, Vol.2025(1), 5535891

01/01/2025

DOI: 10.1155/ijod/5535891

PMCID: PMC12585840

PMID: 41195300

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Abstract

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have garnered considerable interest in dentistry due to their exceptional properties, including high tensile strength (TS), low weight, chemical stability, and antimicrobial activity. These attributes make CNTs valuable for enhancing the mechanical performance and therapeutic potential of dental materials. Recent advances have demonstrated their effectiveness in dental composites, improving flexural strength (FS), wear resistance, and minimizing polymerization shrinkage. Furthermore, their antimicrobial properties contribute to the prevention of secondary caries and increase the longevity of restorations. Beyond restorative uses, CNTs show promise in drug delivery and tissue engineering, particularly in bone regeneration and periodontal therapy. However, concerns about biocompatibility remain, primarily due to potential cytotoxicity associated with metal impurities. Surface functionalization is critical in improving biological interactions and reducing toxicity. Despite these challenges, CNT–based dental materials represent a promising frontier in strengthening restoration and combating microbial threats. This review explores the dual role of CNTs in restorative dentistry and targeted therapeutics, synthesizing current evidence and outlining future directions for clinical application.

Chemical Vapor Deposition

Dental Caries

Dentistry

Drug Delivery Systems

Nanotechnology

Patient Safety

Tissue Engineering

Ablation

Antimicrobial activity

Atoms & subatomic particles

Biocompatibility

Bone growth

Carbon

Carbon black

Cytotoxicity

Dental restorative materials

Drug delivery

Electrons

Graphene

Hydrocarbons

Impurities

Nanomaterials

Nanotubes

Regeneration

Zinc oxides

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Title: Subtitle: Reinforcing Restorative Dentistry: The Dual Role of Carbon Nanotubes in Material Enhancement and Therapy
Creators: Ranjeet A Bapat
Sumit V Bedia
Aarti S Bedia
Esther Kok Sook Kuan
Abhishek Parolia
Anshad Mohamed Abdulla
Prachi R Bapat
Tanay V Chaubal
Amirhossein Sahebkar
Waleed H Almalki
Prashant Kesharwani
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: International journal of dentistry, Vol.2025(1), 5535891
DOI: 10.1155/ijod/5535891
PMID: 41195300
PMCID: PMC12585840
NLM abbreviation: Int J Dent
ISSN: 1687-8728
eISSN: 1687-8736
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Language: English
Date published: 01/01/2025
Academic Unit: Endodontics
Record Identifier: 9985019027102771

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