The unseen perils of oral-care products generated micro/nanoplastics on human health
The extensive use of plastics in modern dentistry, including oral care products and dental materials, has raised significant concerns due to the increasing evidence of potential harm to human health and the environment caused by the unintentional release of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs)...
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| author | Utsa Saha Snehasmita Jena Faizan Zarreen Simnani Dibyangshee Singh Anmol Choudhury Shaikh Sheeran Naser Sudakshya S. Lenka Apoorv Kirti Aditya Nandi Adrija Sinha Swadheena Patro Małgorzata Kujawska Mrutyunjay Suar Nagendra Kumar Kaushik Aishee Ghosh Suresh K. Verma |
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| description | The extensive use of plastics in modern dentistry, including oral care products and dental materials, has raised significant concerns due to the increasing evidence of potential harm to human health and the environment caused by the unintentional release of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs). Particles from sources like toothpaste, toothbrushes, orthodontic implants, and denture materials are generated through mechanical friction, pH changes, and thermal fluctuations. These processes cause surface stress, weaken material integrity, and induce wear, posing health risks such as exposure to harmful monomers and additives, while contributing to environmental contamination. MPs/NPs released during dental procedures can be ingested, leading to immune suppression, tissue fibrosis, and systemic toxicities. The gut epithelium absorbs some particles, while others are excreted, entering ecosystems, accumulating through the food chain, and causing ecological damage. Although analytical techniques have advanced in detecting MPs/NPs in oral care products, more robust methods are needed to understand their release mechanisms. This review explores the prevalence of MPs/NPs in dentistry, the mechanisms by which MPs/NPs are released into the oral environment, and their implications for human and ecological health. It underscores the urgency of public awareness and sustainable dental practices to mitigate these risks and promote environmental well-being. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ee32553af7b443bcb26098c48b88070f2025-02-12T05:29:29ZengElsevierEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety0147-65132025-01-01290117526The unseen perils of oral-care products generated micro/nanoplastics on human healthUtsa Saha0Snehasmita Jena1Faizan Zarreen Simnani2Dibyangshee Singh3Anmol Choudhury4Shaikh Sheeran Naser5Sudakshya S. Lenka6Apoorv Kirti7Aditya Nandi8Adrija Sinha9Swadheena Patro10Małgorzata Kujawska11Mrutyunjay Suar12Nagendra Kumar Kaushik13Aishee Ghosh14Suresh K. Verma15KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, IndiaKIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, IndiaKIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, IndiaKIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, IndiaKIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, IndiaKIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, IndiaKIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, IndiaKIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, IndiaKIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, IndiaKIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, IndiaKalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, IndiaDepartment of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, PolandKIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India; Corresponding authors.Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, South Korea; Corresponding authors.KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India; Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, Box 516, Uppsala SE-751 20, Sweden; Corresponding authors at: at: KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India.KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India; Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland; Corresponding authors.The extensive use of plastics in modern dentistry, including oral care products and dental materials, has raised significant concerns due to the increasing evidence of potential harm to human health and the environment caused by the unintentional release of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs). Particles from sources like toothpaste, toothbrushes, orthodontic implants, and denture materials are generated through mechanical friction, pH changes, and thermal fluctuations. These processes cause surface stress, weaken material integrity, and induce wear, posing health risks such as exposure to harmful monomers and additives, while contributing to environmental contamination. MPs/NPs released during dental procedures can be ingested, leading to immune suppression, tissue fibrosis, and systemic toxicities. The gut epithelium absorbs some particles, while others are excreted, entering ecosystems, accumulating through the food chain, and causing ecological damage. Although analytical techniques have advanced in detecting MPs/NPs in oral care products, more robust methods are needed to understand their release mechanisms. This review explores the prevalence of MPs/NPs in dentistry, the mechanisms by which MPs/NPs are released into the oral environment, and their implications for human and ecological health. It underscores the urgency of public awareness and sustainable dental practices to mitigate these risks and promote environmental well-being.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651324016026MicroplasticNanoplasticDentistryResin-based compositesToxicologyHuman health |
| spellingShingle | Utsa Saha Snehasmita Jena Faizan Zarreen Simnani Dibyangshee Singh Anmol Choudhury Shaikh Sheeran Naser Sudakshya S. Lenka Apoorv Kirti Aditya Nandi Adrija Sinha Swadheena Patro Małgorzata Kujawska Mrutyunjay Suar Nagendra Kumar Kaushik Aishee Ghosh Suresh K. Verma The unseen perils of oral-care products generated micro/nanoplastics on human health Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety Microplastic Nanoplastic Dentistry Resin-based composites Toxicology Human health |
| title | The unseen perils of oral-care products generated micro/nanoplastics on human health |
| title_full | The unseen perils of oral-care products generated micro/nanoplastics on human health |
| title_fullStr | The unseen perils of oral-care products generated micro/nanoplastics on human health |
| title_full_unstemmed | The unseen perils of oral-care products generated micro/nanoplastics on human health |
| title_short | The unseen perils of oral-care products generated micro/nanoplastics on human health |
| title_sort | unseen perils of oral care products generated micro nanoplastics on human health |
| topic | Microplastic Nanoplastic Dentistry Resin-based composites Toxicology Human health |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651324016026 |
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