Scoping review demonstrates diverse nanotechnology applications across dental specialties, highlighting the need for standardized safety evaluation and regulatory frameworks.
Key Points
To review the scope, major developments, emerging innovations, and translational challenges of nanotechnology across all dental specialties.
Followed Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology and PRISMA-ScR guidelines using the PCC framework.
Searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science for English-language primary research and reviews without date restrictions.
Screened titles, abstracts, and full texts, resulting in the inclusion of N=133 studies.
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), calcium phosphate nanoparticles (CaP NPs), and polymeric nanoparticles (PLGA, chitosan) were the most frequently reported materials.
Publication volume increased noticeably from 2019 onward, with translational barriers identified around nanotoxicology, standard characterization, and international regulatory harmonization.