Graphene A Magical Nanomaterial In Conservative And Endodontic Dentistry

Abstract

Graphene, a two-dimensional carbon allotrope, is the strongest, stiffest, and thinnest known material, exhibiting exceptional mechanical strength, electrical conductivity, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. Produced via the Hummers method, graphene, and its derivatives, particularly graphene oxide (GO) and reduced GO, are emerging as engineered nano materials in dentistry. They interact with dental pulp stem cells, enhancing Odontogenic and osteogenic gene expression, making them valuable in regenerative dentistry. Graphene’s anti biofilm and anti-adhesive properties contribute to root canal debridement, caries prevention, and erosion control. Incorporated into biomaterials like glass ionomers, bio dentine, and bleaching agents, graphene enhances their properties and serves as an effective antibacterial agent. There is graphene’s promising role in conservative dentistry and endodontics, though further research is essential to fully realize its clinical potential.