From Industry to Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review of Zeolite as a Next-Generation Multifunctional Filler for Enhanced Mechanical Reinforcement and Antimicrobial Efficacy
Sohaib Fadhil Mohammed, Mohd Firdaus Yhaya, Abdul Fattah Nongman, Matheel Al-Rawas, Marwan N. Arbilei, Tahir Yusuf Noorani
TL;DR
Zeolites are promising multifunctional fillers in dentistry, offering mechanical reinforcement and antimicrobial properties while being sustainable and cost-effective.
Contribution
This review highlights zeolites as next-generation dental fillers with unique multifunctionality compared to existing materials.
Findings
Zeolites provide mechanical reinforcement, remineralization, and antimicrobial properties in dental composites.
Recent synthetic strategies enable sustainable zeolite production from industrial and agricultural residues.
Zeolites outperform traditional fillers like hydroxyapatite and bioactive glass in multifunctionality.
Abstract
Zeolites are becoming potentially important multifunctional fillers in dentistry, providing a distinctive blend of mechanical reinforcement, remineralization, and antimicrobial properties. Their crystalline aluminosilicate frameworks offer ion-exchange capacity, the controlled release of therapeutic ions (Ag+, Zn2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Cu2+), and compatibility with various dental composites. Sustainable and cost-effective zeolite production has become possible due to recent developments in synthetic strategies. These include the valorization of industrial and agricultural residues that are abundant in Si and Al. The incorporation of zeolites into dental adhesives, restorative composites, glass ionomer cements, root canal sealers, prosthetic materials, and implant coatings has been shown to improve mechanical stability and remineralization potential, and enhance antibacterial protection. The…
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TopicsEndodontics and Root Canal Treatments · Dental materials and restorations · Bone Tissue Engineering Materials