NANODENTISTRY A FUTURISTIC APPROACH

Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating matter on an atomic & molecular scale. Extending this technology into dentistry thereby makes nanodentistry an emerging field with significant potential to field new generation of clinical tools, materials & devices for oral healthcare. Nano dentistry is said to be the future of dentistry where all procedures are to be performed using nano robots that may become a replacement to the present day dental assistants, technicians & hygienists. In short it brings forth a new era of local anaesthesias, dentifrice (tooth paste), better modalities in the management of Gum problems, dental caries, tooth hypersensitivity & oral cancer by the usage of morphological, biophysical & biochemical properties of the oral cavity. The diagnosis of the associated problems will become easier due to smaller diagnostic machinery & nano devices with ultimate correctness in the results within shortest span of time. It also promises to reduce the span of cosmetic procedures with faster healing & improved aesthetics. The painful procedures, mortality & morbidity rates thus associated will be reduced spontaneously in the future. With such advanced technology, any disease can be treated at any stage with great efficacy. This is going to be true soon .Manufacturing of smaller machineries & microscopic instruments viz. nano machines, nano robots & nano devices will become one of the top most lucrative business in the future.

Dr. Abhitosh Debata Abhitosh.debata@gmail.com

OZONE THERAPY-A WONDER DRUG IN DENTISTRY

With the advance in technology in the modern would, the treatment modalities in dentistry are also changing from traditional & conventional methodologies to advanced ones. The use of ozone in dental practice takes dental care into the 21st century & sets the standards of a modern pharmaceutical method to treat dental problems. In the past few years, ozone therapy has been launched as a new method for treating dental caries that acts by reducing & destroying the cariogenic bacteria which is prime cause of caries. They possibly arrest the progress of the lesion & allow re-mineralization to occur thereby reducing the fear & anxiety of the patients associated with drilling & filling that cause considerable pain. Numerous ongoing studies & trials conducted internationally provide evidence to it. Though some of the major researches are still on trial stage & awaiting positive outcome yet many private dental hospitals in UK, USA and Europe have already started the usage of this futuristic approach in the field of oral health. The prime goal of ozone therapy is elimination of pathogens, increased circulation, immune activation, maintaining a friendly bacterial flora in oral cavity & stimulation of humeral anti-oxidant system. In dentistry, ozone has got its role in various dental treatment procedures viz. Root canal treatment, desensitization of sensitive teeth, bleaching of discolored teeth, minor soft tissue pathogenesis, non-healing / infected wounds & maintainance of oral hygiene. Hence for the patients where their dental practitioners have chosen to invest in a new technology, the treatment becomes less fearful & more cheerful. The noises of drill are seldom heard & happy smiling faces emerge from the treatment room.

Dr. Abhitosh Debata Abhitosh.debata@gmail.com