Hrishikesh Mahapatra - Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India
Sumit Bedia - Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India
Aishwarya Ramasubramanian - Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India
Mridula Joshi - Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India
Mahesh Ghadage - Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India
Aarti Bedia - Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India

Graphene Nanoparticles (GNPs), an upshot of nanotechnology have attracted great interest in diverse research fields including dentistry for their unique properties. Graphene Nanoparticles are cytocompatible and when combined with other compounds, they possess improved synergistic antimicrobial and anti-adherence properties against oral pathogens. The cytotoxicity of graphene in the oral setting has been reported to be very limited in the scientific literature. Current applications of graphene include reinforcing Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) for the fabrication of dentures, improving properties of dental luting agents like glass ionomer cement, reinforcing restorative composites and ceramics, and improving osseointegration of titanium dental implants by coating with graphene. This paper reviews the nanoparticle ‘Graphene’ and its potential uses in the field of restorative dentistry.

Graphene, Graphene Nanoparticle, Reinforced Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)