Abstract

NANOROBOTICS: A MINIATURE MIRACLES

Dr. Asha M. L., *Dr. Priyanka Basavaraj Lasune, Dr. Basetty Neelakantam Rajarathnam, Dr. H. M. Mahesh Kumar, Dr. Srilakshmi Jasti, Dr. Poulomi Dey

Abstract

Science is evolving continuously and the state-of-the-art research in medicine is based on the diagnosis and treatment at the molecular level, thereby ushering in the new era of Nanotechnology. One of the aspects of nanotechnology that is gaining widespread interest, is the development of miniature machines known as “nanorobots”. The word „Nano‟ is derived from the Greek word „Nanos‟ meaning „dwarf‟. These miniature devices, chiefly composed of carbon in the form of diamond and fullerenes, use specific motility mechanisms to penetrate human tissues with navigational precision to acquire energy and to sense and manipulate their surroundings in real time. This property of nanorobots has been exploited to provide new treatment opportunities in dentistry including precise local anaesthesia, caries excavation and tooth reconstruction, permanent desensitization, diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer, single-visit orthodontic realignment, enamel reinforcement and regular oral health maintenance. Through these novel applications, it can increase efficacy, accuracy and speed of treatment while decreasing the cost. However, extensive research needs to be done and the challenges posed in the development of nanorobots need to be dealt with in order to pave a way for these miniature wonders to revolutionize the future of dentistry. This paper gives an insight into the potentials and capabilities of Nanorobots in the field of dentistry.

Keywords: nanorobots, dentifrobots, respirocytes, clottocyes.