Application of nanotechnology to dentistry:Impact of graphene nanocomposites on clinical air quality  

作　　者：Ruth Rodríguez Montaño Mario A Alarcón-Sánchez Melissa Martínez Nieto Juan J Varela Hernández Sarah M LomelíMartínez 

机构地区：[1]Department of Health and Illness as an Individual and Collective Process,University Center of Tlajomulco,University of Guadalajara,Tlajomulco de Zuñiga 45641,Jalisco,Mexico [2]Institute of Research in Dentistry,Department of Integral Dental Clinics,University Center of Health Sciences,University of Guadalajara,Guadalajara 44340,Jalisco,Mexico [3]Department of Biomedical Science,Faculty of Chemical-Biological Sciences,Autonomous University of Guerrero,Guerrero 39090,Mexico [4]Instituto Odontológico del Pacífico Sur,Chilpancingo de los Bravo 39022,Mexico [5]Independent Researcher,Tijuana 22116,Baja California,Mexico [6]Department of Medical and Life Sciences,Centro Universitario de la Ciénega,Universidad de Guadalajara,Ocotlan 47810,Jalisco,Mexico [7]Master of Public Health,Department of Well-being and Sustainable Development,Centro Universitario del Norte,Universidad de Guadalajara,Ocotlan 46200,Jalisco,Mexico

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2025年第8期1-7,共7页世界临床病例杂志（英文）

摘　　要：Concerns about air quality in dental clinics where aerosol generation during procedures poses significant health risks,have prompted investigations on advanced disinfection technologies.This editorial describes the strengths and limitations of ventilation and aerosol control measures in dental offices,especially with respect to the use of graphene nanocomposites.The potential of graphene nanocomposites as an innovative solution to aerosol-associated health risks is examined in this review due to the unique properties of graphene(e.g.,high con-ductivity,mechanical strength,and antimicrobial activity).These properties have produced promising results in various fields,but the application of graphene in dentistry remains unexplored.The recent study by Ju et al which was published in World Journal of Clinical Cases evaluated the effectiveness of graphene-based air disinfection systems in dental clinics.The study demonstrated that graphene-based disinfection techniques produced significant reductions in suspended particulate matter and bacterial colony counts,when co-mpared with traditional methods.Despite these positive results,challenges such as material saturation,frequency of filter replacement,and associated costs must be addressed before widespread adoption of graphene-based disinfection techniques in clinical practice.Therefore,there is need for further research on material structure optimization,long-term safety evaluations,and broader clinical applications,in order to maximize their positive impact on public health.

关 键 词：GRAPHENE NANOCOMPOSITES Antibacterial activity Biomedical applications Air disinfection 

分 类 号：R735[医药卫生—肿瘤]