Background: A novel approach to enhancing the mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement (GIC) may incorporate natural fiber. This study aims to evaluate the effects of raw and pure hemp fiber additions on the flexural strength (FS) and surface roughness (SR) properties of glass-ionomer cement (GIC).
Methods: Hemp fibers sourced from the local population were harvested, dried, and separated, then prepared in raw and pure forms to assess their impact on the FS and surface roughness of GIC. Synthesized GICs dopped raw and pure hemp fiber were characterized using SEM and EDX for morphological and elemental analysis. The mechanical features of GICs were measured using an FS and SR testing apparatus.
Results: Raw hemp fibers, known for their sustainability and mechanical resilience, showed significant enhancements in FS, particularly at 1% addition. High FS and SR values using pure fibers at 1% and 3% concentrations were due to improving fiber-matrix interactions, reducing the cracks on GICs. SEM analysis of fracture surfaces supported these findings, showing fiber reinforcement at crack lines.
Conclusion: This approach offers a promising, eco-friendly, cost-effective alternative for dental restorations, combining mechanical durability and surface quality. These results highlight the potential of hemp fiber-reinforced GIC in advancing sustainable, restorative materials in dentistry.
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BMC Oral Health
March 2025
Department of Chemistry, Science and Letters Faculty, Bursa Uludağ University, 16059, Bursa, Türkiye.
Background: A novel approach to enhancing the mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement (GIC) may incorporate natural fiber. This study aims to evaluate the effects of raw and pure hemp fiber additions on the flexural strength (FS) and surface roughness (SR) properties of glass-ionomer cement (GIC).
Methods: Hemp fibers sourced from the local population were harvested, dried, and separated, then prepared in raw and pure forms to assess their impact on the FS and surface roughness of GIC.
Clin Exp Dent Res
February 2025
Dental Materials Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the impact of incorporating glass ionomer fillers of varying sizes on fluoride release, antiplaque properties, and the abrasive effects of toothpaste.
Materials And Methods: In this laboratory study, three toothpaste samples containing glass ionomer filler particles (0.5, 5 µm, and a hybrid combination of equal proportions of both fillers) were tested, along with a base toothpaste without fillers or fluoride and a commercial toothpaste (Colgate Total) as controls.
Ir J Med Sci
March 2025
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.
Objective: Understanding the sealing ability of restorative materials to prevent microleakage and its consequent complications-such as secondary caries, postoperative sensitivity, and restoration failure-is imperative in clinical dentistry. This study aims to compare the microleakage performance of four restorative materials-bioactive composite resin (Activa Pronto), alkasite restorative (Cention N), compomer (Dyract Flow), and glass ionomer cement (Type 2 GIC)-in Class V cavities of extracted premolar teeth.
Materials And Methods: Forty non-carious, intact premolar teeth were selected and prepared with standardized Class V cavities.
J Dent
March 2025
São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Rua José Bonifácio 1193 Araçatuba, SP-Cep 16015-050, Brazil; Polyclinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany. Electronic address:
Objectives: Evaluated the effect of phosphorylated chitosan (ChiPh) and nano-sized sodium trimetaphosphate (TMPnano) incorporation into resin modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) on mechanical, fluoride release, antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties.
Methods: RMGIC was combined with ChiPh (0.25%/0.
Restor Dent Endod
January 2025
Department of Conservative dentistry and Endodontics , Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Chennai, India.
Objectives: Pulpotomy is a minimally invasive procedure that aims to retain the vitality of the radicular pulp by removing the inflamed coronal pulp tissue. This case series presents the successful management of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis by pulpotomy with concentrated growth factor (CGF) scaffolds.
Methods: Six permanent mandibular molars with a diagnosis of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis were included.
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