Applications of Nanocomposite Materials in Dentistry

Prof. Abdullah M. Asiri is the Head of the Chemistry Department at King Abdulaziz University since October 2009 and he is the founder and the Director of the Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) since 2010 till date. He is the Professor of Organic Photochemistry. His research interest covers color chemistry, synthesis of novel photochromic and thermochromic systems, synthesis of novel coloring matters and dyeing of textiles, materials chemistry, nanochemistry and nanotechnology, polymers and plastics. A major achievement of Prof. Asiri is the discovery of tribochromic compounds, a class of compounds which change from slightly or colorless to deep colored when subjected to small pressure or when grind. This discovery was introduced to the scientific community as a new terminology published by IUPAC in 2000. This discovery was awarded a patent from European Patent office and from UK patent. He is also a member of the Editorial Board of various journals of international repute. He is the Vice- President of Saudi Chemical Society (Western Province Branch). He holds four USA patents, more than 800 Publications in international journals, seven book chapters, and ten books Dr. Inamuddin is an assistant professor at the Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has published about 210 research articles in various international scientific journals, 18 book chapters, and 180 edited books with multiple well-known publishers. His current research interests include ion exchange materials, a sensor for heavy metal ions, biofuel cells, supercapacitors, and bending actuators. Ali Mohammad is Emeritus Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. His scientific interests include physico-analytical aspects of solid-state reactions, micellar thin layer chromatography, surfactants analysis, and green chromatography. He is the author or coauthor of 250 scientific publications including research articles, reviews, and book chapters. He has also served as editor of Journal, Chemical and Environmental Research being published from India since 1992 and as the Associate Editor for Analytical Chemistry section of the Journal of Indian Chemical Society. He has been the member of editorial boards of Acta Chromatographica, Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis Seria F. Chemia, Air Pollution, and Annals of Agrarian Science. He has attended as well as chaired sessions in various international and nation conferences. Dr. Mohammad obtained his M.Phil. (1975), Ph.D. (1978), and D.Sc. (1996) degrees from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has supervised 53 students for Ph.D./M.Phil. and M.Tech. degrees.

1. Bioactive glass/glass ceramics for dental applications
2. Calcium fluoride based dental nanocomposites
3. Carbon nanocomposites for implant dentistry and bone tissue engineering
4. Carbon nanotube for dental implants
5. Degradation and failure of dental composite materials
6. Hydroxyapatite composites for dentistry
7. Hydroxyapatite/collagen composite materials for dentistry
8. Nanocomposite restorative materials for dental caries management
9. Nanocomposites and nano-ionomers for orthodontic bracket bonding
10. Nanocomposites: Present, past and future of dentistry
11. Nanotechnology in dentistry
12. Polymer composites for dental fillings
13. Material Selection for Single Tooth Crown Restorations
14. Remineralization and antibacterial capabilities of resin-based dental nanocomposites
15. Titanium based nanocomposite materials for dental implant systems
16. Mechanical stability of dental materials
17. Nano composite for bone and cartilage regeneration
18. Resin composites for restoration of posterior teeth