Exposure to Microplastics in Life and Dentistry
The advancement of technology, new inventions, and globalization have introduced many innovations into our lives. The rapid consumption and everything contributing to it have returned to our world as environmental pollution. Plastic usage, which started in the 1950s, rapidly increased due to its easy accessibility and its ability to serve in every field. The term ‘Microplastic,’ defined in 2004, is now seen by researchers as invaders that have spread uncontrollably, processed into our cells, and cannot be abandoned for many reasons, with harms exceeding what can be predicted.
Microplastics are tiny particles of plastic that can originate from various sources. The widespread prevalence of microplastic pollution has raised concerns about its potential risks and impacts on the global environment. However, the potential human health risks and impacts of microplastics remain largely unexplored.
While there is not yet complete information on the potential health effects of exposure to microplastics, ongoing research is being conducted on their impact on the environment and personal health. Increased awareness and research are needed regarding exposure to microplastics in dental practices.
This book examines the interaction between microplastics and human health from a general health perspective, while also emphasizing how dental practices may play a role in exposure to microplastics.
Prof. Dr. Hilal TOYGAR
Editor
İstanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, İstanbul, Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur BALCI
Editor
İstanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, İstanbul, Türkiye
Bölümler
The Fixtures of Life: Polymers, Plastics, Microplastics, Nanoplastics
Parisa AKBARİ DANA, Zhala GACHAYZADE, Kadir GEDİK
Akbari Dana P, Gachayzade Z, Gedik K. The fixtures of life: Polymers, plastics, microplastics, nanoplastics. In: Toygar H, Balcı N, eds. Exposure to Microplastics in Life and Dentistry. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.1-11.
Toxicity and Possibility of Microplastic Exposure While Living
Esra GÜZELDEMİR AKÇAKANAT, Merve BALTA UYSAL
Güzeldemir Akçakanat E, Balta Uysal M. Toxicity and possibility of microplastic exposure while living. In: Toygar H, Balcı N, eds. Exposure to Microplastics in Life and Dentistry. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.12-6.
The Effects of Microplastics on Human Health Systemically
Arda BÜYÜKSUNGUR, Nilsun BAĞIŞ
Büyüksungur A, Bağış N. The effects of microplastics on human health systemically. In: Toygar H, Balcı N, eds. Exposure to Microplastics in Life and Dentistry. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.17-23.
The Effects of Microplastics on Human Health: At the Cellular Level
Melis YILMAZ, Ekin YAY
Yılmaz M, Yay E. The effects of microplastics on human health: At the cellular level. In: Toygar H, Balcı N, eds. Exposure to Microplastics in Life and Dentistry. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.24-30.
Aging and Microplastics
Hadi SAYEDYOUSEF, Becen DEMİR, Hilal TOYGAR
Sayedyousef H, Demir B, Toygar H. Aging and microplastics. In: Toygar H, Balcı N, eds. Exposure to Microplastics in Life and Dentistry. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.31-5.
Exposure to Microplastics in Dentistry
Çağla ÖZTÜRK, Merve CAN, Nur ATALAY
Öztürk Ç, Can M, Atalay N. Exposure to microplastics in dentistry. In: Toygar H, Balcı N, eds. Exposure to Microplastics in Life and Dentistry. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.36-44.
Is it Possible to Avoid Microplastics in Dentistry?
Aslıhan BAKICI, Nur BALCI, Mehmet Fatih DÖNMEZ
Bakıcı A, Balcı N, Dönmez MF. Is it possible to avoid microplastics in dentistry? In: Toygar H, Balcı N, eds. Exposure to Microplastics in Life and Dentistry. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.45-50.