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Nanotecnología en odontología pediátrica: innovaciones emergentes, aplicaciones clínicas y perspectivas futuras: una revisión narrativa.
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Antecedentes: La nanotecnología ha inaugurado una nueva era en la odontología pediátrica al permitir modalidades de tratamiento precisas, biocompatibles y mínimamente invasivas. Mediante materiales a nanoescala y sistemas bioingenierizados, los clínicos ahora pueden mejorar los resultados preventivos, restaurativos y regenerativos en pacientes jóvenes. Objetivo: Esta revisión narrativa explora los avances recientes, las aplicaciones y las tendencias futuras de la nanotecnología en la práctica odontológica pediátrica, haciendo hincapié en la utilidad clínica, la bioseguridad y el potencial traslacional. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión exhaustiva de la literatura desde 2015 hasta 2025 utilizando las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus y Google Scholar. Se analizaron estudios revisados ??por pares y revisiones sistemáticas sobre nanotecnología en odontología pediátrica para aplicaciones emergentes, beneficios y consideraciones de seguridad. Resultados: Los nanomateriales como la nanohidroxiapatita, la plata y las nanopartículas de óxido de zinc demuestran propiedades antibacterianas y remineralizantes superiores, mejorando el manejo de la caries y aumentando la longevidad de las restauraciones. Los nanocompuestos, los ionómeros de vidrio nanoactivos y los nanoandamios muestran un papel prometedor en la terapia pulpar, la regeneración y la reparación del esmalte. Además, las herramientas de nanodiagnóstico y los nanosensores con IA integrada están redefiniendo la detección temprana y la atención preventiva personalizada. Conclusión: La nanotecnología está revolucionando la odontología pediátrica al combinar la ciencia de los materiales avanzados con la precisión clínica. Sin embargo, la aplicación de estas innovaciones en la práctica pediátrica diaria requiere una validación de seguridad a largo plazo, una regulación ética y una escalabilidad rentable.
Recibido:27-03-2026
Aceptado:30-04-2026
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