Nanoscience refers to the science & discipline and nanotechnology refers
the applied part of it including the engineering to control,
manipulation and structuring the matter at an unimaginably small scale:
nano scale. It is a relatively emerging field which has a potential to
transform the field of dentistry. It offers novel opportunities for
molecular disease imaging and technologically advanced clinical tools
for oral therapeutic intervention. Nanotechnology in Periodontics has
significant potential to yield new generation of mouthwashes, nanoscale
characterization of biocompatible implants, tooth hypersensitivity and
plaque management therapies. However, Nanodentistry still faces many
significant challenges in realizing its tremendous potential.