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Han W, Zhang R, Liu S, Zhang T, Yao X, Cao Y, Li J, Liu X, Li B. Recent Advances in Whiskers: Properties and Clinical Applications in Dentistry. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:7071-7097. [PMID: 39045343 PMCID: PMC11265390 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s471546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Whiskers are nanoscale, high-strength fibrous crystals with a wide range of potential applications in dentistry owing to their unique mechanical, thermal, electrical, and biological properties. They possess high strength, a high modulus of elasticity and good biocompatibility. Hence, adding these crystals to dental composites as reinforcement can considerably improve the mechanical properties and durability of restorations. Additionally, whiskers are involved in inducing the value-added differentiation of osteoblasts, odontogenic osteocytes, and pulp stem cells, and promoting the regeneration of alveolar bone, periodontal tissue, and pulp tissue. They can also enhance the mucosal barrier function, inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells, control inflammation, and aid in cancer prevention. This review comprehensively summarizes the classification, properties, growth mechanisms and preparation methods of whiskers and focuses on their application in dentistry. Due to their unique physicochemical properties, excellent biological properties, and nanoscale characteristics, whiskers show great potential for application in bone, periodontal, and pulp tissue regeneration. Additionally, they can be used to prevent and treat oral cancer and improve medical devices, thus making them a promising new material in dentistry.
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- Wenze Han
- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanxi Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Prevention and New Materials, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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Chen P, Yao S, Chen X, Huang Y, Song H. A new strategy for the construction of β-cyclodextrin-based magnetic nanocarriers: a molecular docking technique. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj06131a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The molecular docking technique could provide a significant reference for the fast selection of an effective surface coating during the construction of high-performance β-CD-based magnetic nanocarriers.
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- Pengfei Chen
- School of Food and Bioengineering
- Xihua University
- Chengdu 610039
- People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Bioengineering
- Xihua University
- Chengdu 610039
- People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Bioengineering
- Xihua University
- Chengdu 610039
- People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- People's Republic of China
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