Introducing Nanozymes: New Horizons in Periodontal and Dental Implant Care

Chembiochem. 2023 Apr 3;24(7):e202200636. doi: 10.1002/cbic.202200636. Epub 2023 Jan 4.

Abstract

The prevalence of periodontal and peri-implant diseases has been increasing worldwide and has gained a lot of attention. As multifunctional nanomaterials with enzyme-like activity, nanozymes have earned a place in the biomedical field. In periodontics and implantology, nanozymes have contributed greatly to research on maintaining periodontal health and improving implant success rates. To highlight this progress, we review nanozymes for antimicrobial therapy, anti-inflammatory therapy, tissue regeneration promotion, and synergistic effects in periodontal and peri-implant diseases. The future prospects of nanozymes in periodontology and implantology are also discussed along with challenges.

Keywords: biocatalysis; implantology; nanotechnology; nanozymes; periodontitis.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Dental Implants*
  • Humans
  • Nanostructures*
  • Peri-Implantitis*
  • Periodontics

Substances

  • Dental Implants