Antimicrobial Properties of Silver Nitrate Nanoparticle and Its Application in Endodontics and Dentistry: A Review of Literature
Table 3
Description of the incorporation of Ag NPs into different restorative materials used in dentistry.
Type of restorative material
Characteristics
References
Composites
(i) As filler particles, Ag NPs have been integrated into composite resins and adhesive systems (ii) To boost Ag salt solubility in resin solutions, the most frequent way is to add a monomer, commonly 2-(tertbutylamino) ethyl methacrylate (iii) Improves the antimicrobial properties of composite material (iv) The mechanical properties of many adhesive systems utilized with such composites are likewise influenced by Ag+
(i) The antibacterial action of the newly designed nano-Ag-GIC was demonstrated by diffusion (ii) The oxidative breakdown of silver ions from the cement matrix is effective in avoiding caries and the development of biofilms on their exterior (iii) Ag NPs in GIC give a fast boost of silver and fluoride ions to be exchanged with carious dentin, demonstrating to be a useful material in the treatment of cavities in patients at high risk
