Elsevier Nanobiomaterials in Clinical Dentistry (Micro and Nano Technologies)

Nanobiomaterials in Clinical Dentistry, Second Edition shows how a variety of nanomaterials are being used to solve problems in clinical dentistry. New nanomaterials are leading to a range of emerging dental treatments that utilize more biomimetic materials that more closely duplicate natural tooth structure (or bone, in the case of implants). The book's chapters discuss the advantages and challenges of using nanomaterials and include case studies to illustrate how a variety of materials are best used in research and practice. Review Authored by a global team of experts, this book helps researchers and clinicians unlock the potential of nanomaterials in the field of clinical dentistry From the Back Cover Nanobiomaterials in Clinical Dentistry (2nd Edition)Nanobiomaterials in Clinical Dentistry, Second Edition,shows how a variety of nanomaterials are being used to solve problems in clinical dentistry today. New nanomaterials are leading to a range of emerging dental treatments that utilize more biomimetic materials that more closely duplicate natural tooth structure (or bone, in the case of implants). The chapters discuss the advantages and challenges of using a variety of nanomaterials, and also include case studies to illustrate how a variety of materials are best used. This makes for a detailed examination of how nanobiomaterials are used in clinical dentistry that will be a good guide to researchers and practitioners alike.This book brings together an international team of experts from the fields of materials science, nanotechnology and dentistry, to explain these new materials and their applications for the restoration, fixation, replacement, or regeneration of hard and soft tissues in and about the oral cavity and craniofacial region.The main topics covered include applications in dental specialties (Orthodontics, Endodontics, Pediatric dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics and Implant dentistry), salivary diagnostics using bioMEMS/NEMS systems, nanochips for oral cancer diagnosis, biomimetic nanomaterials, and nanotechnology for tooth repair and regeneration. For this second, expanded edition, each chapter is substantially updated with recent advances in nanomaterials. New chapters, including chapters focusing on the use of chlorhexidine nanoparticles as a coating on orthodontic elastomers to prevent white spot lesions and advances in stem cell therapy for dental applications, have also been added.Features of this bookPrepared by an interdisciplinary and international group of scientists and practitioners in the fields of nanomaterials, dental implants, medical devices and clinical practice.Comprehensive professional reference for the subject covering materials fabrication and use of materials for all major diagnostic and therapeutic dental applications repair, restoration, regeneration, implants and prevention.Complements the editors' previous book on nanotechnology applications for dentistry.About the EditorsKarthikeyan Subramani is Assistant Professor of Dental Medicine at Roseman University of Health Sciences, USA. He was the recipient of the prestigious 2006 Andre Schroeder Research Prize from Straumann (Switzerland) for his innovative research findings during his Biomedical Nanotechnology degree program in the United Kingdom. Dr. Subramani was involved in the International Team for Implantology (ITI) funded research projects in Switzerland, the Netherlands and in the USA. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed research papers and review manuscripts, and has authored numerous book chapters.Waqar Ahmed is Professor of Nanoscience in the School of Mathematics and Physics, College of Science at the University of Lincoln, UK. His major research interests are in the field of nanoscience, nanotechnology and nanomedicine. At Lincoln his research is focused on nanoscience and nanotechnology for renewable energy, energy modelling and management and sustainability. He is also