Study on Impact of Biomedical Engineering in Dentistry
Abstract
Dentistry is a major branch of medicine. It deals with the study and the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the oral cavity, adjacent structures and tissues [1]. Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering science that deals with the application of engineering principles in the field of biology and medicine for the betterment of health [2]. Being an ancient branch of medicine, dentistry largely needs a lot of technical instruments for its purpose to serve its patients [3].
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Introduction
Daily new biomedical technologies and scientific revolutions are observed in the field of dentistry that helps to expand diagnostic and treatment practices. Most of the modern dental diagnostic and treatment tools stem from biomedical engineering directly or indirectly [4]. Biomedical engineering is thus, related to dentistry by the development of newer tools and materials for diagnosis, treatment and preventive purposes. The effects of biomedical revolutions are mostly seen in both clinical practice and academic side of dentistry. In the coming years, personalized dental medicine, biomimetic, nanotechnology, genomic information, regenerative dentistry and stem cell studies will be more developed and integrated into dental practice [4-5]. Application of these new technologies will provide new solutions for traditional oral health problems as well as for the major dimensional changes in the field of dental science to emerge [5].
Conclusion
To conclude, biomedical engineering helps to develop dentistry and has brought a revolutionary change in dental science. Many new inventions and discoveries are knocking at the door which will open a new horizon to solve dental problems more easily and effectively. Thus, the collaborative research integration of biomedical engineering is undeniable for dentistry and has paved the way for future biomedical engineers to contribute more and more in dentistry through research, discovery and innovative new practice modalities.