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In recent times, dentistry has evolved in many directions at a very rapid pace. These advancements can be witnessed in every aspect of dentistry, including diagnosis, investigation, and therapeutic approaches, such as restorative, reparative, regenerative, and rehabilitative techniques. With improvements in investigative methodologies such as micro-computed tomography, scanning electron microscopy, spectroscopy, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), cell line culture, immunohistochemistry, and laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM), the field’s understanding of diseases in terms of their etiopathogenesis and the available responses in the form of treatments have improved tremendously. Furthermore, nanotechnology has also contributed to a revolution taking place in various areas of the sciences, such as molecular biology, chemistry, and engineering. Dentistry is no exception to this: a vast amount of research is ongoing in this area, with existing dental biomaterials being modified to improve their physical, mechanical, and biological properties. Additionally, with the expanding need for treatment, new biomaterials are even being developed, while alterations to existing OPEN ACCESS