Plasma in Dentistry: Brief History and Current Status

Trends Biotechnol. 2018 Jun;36(6):583-585. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2017.06.009. Epub 2017 Jul 7.

Abstract

We briefly discuss the history of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) applications in dentistry. The reasons for seeking innovative solutions in dentistry are reported, highlighting results showing the potential of plasma along with some still-open questions. Finally, we suggest the next steps on the road from the laboratory to the dental chair.

Keywords: bleaching; dentistry; endodontics; nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasmas; tooth restoration; wound healing.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biofilms / drug effects
  • Biofilms / growth & development
  • Calcium Hydroxide / therapeutic use
  • Dental Caries / history
  • Dental Caries / pathology
  • Dental Caries / therapy*
  • Dental Plaque / history
  • Dental Plaque / pathology
  • Dental Plaque / therapy*
  • Dentin / chemistry
  • Dentin / drug effects
  • Dentin / physiology
  • Dentistry / methods*
  • Enterococcus faecalis / drug effects
  • Enterococcus faecalis / growth & development
  • Enterococcus faecalis / pathogenicity
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • Humans
  • Osteogenesis / drug effects*
  • Osteogenesis / physiology
  • Plasma Gases / therapeutic use*
  • Regenerative Endodontics / history
  • Regenerative Endodontics / methods*
  • Streptococcus mutans / drug effects
  • Streptococcus mutans / growth & development
  • Streptococcus mutans / pathogenicity

Substances

  • Plasma Gases
  • Calcium Hydroxide