Nano-cellulose Reinforced Glass Ionomer Restorations: An In Vitro study

Comparative Evaluation of the Mechanical and Physical Properties of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate vs. Bacterial Cellulose Nanocrystal-Reinforced Mineral Trioxide Aggregate: An In Vitro Study

“…This interaction is a potential explanation for the observed enhancement in its mechanical properties. The incorporation of BCNCs into MTA Plus TM may lead to a broader range of particle size distributions [ 9 ]. Consequently, these small nanocrystals and fiber networks could fill the gaps between the larger tricalcium silicate particles, creating more binding sites for the liquid polymer and, in turn, reinforcing the MTA Plus TM [ 9 ].…”

“…Despite its advantages, MTA faces clinical performance issues due to difficulties in manipulation, low compression strength, long setting time, high cost, and tooth discoloration [ 8 ]. To address these limitations, researchers have worked on modifying hydraulic cement using substances such as methylcellulose, calcium chloride, zinc oxide, eugenol, and chitosan [ 9 ]. Notably, the addition of bacterial cellulose nanocrystals (BCNCs) has enhanced the physiochemical properties of MTA.…”

“…Cellulose is derived from readily available sources, such as plant-based materials and certain types of bacteria [ 9 ]. Bacterial cellulose is an eco-friendly polymeric material and naturally occurring hydrogel that is gaining attention.…”

Analysis of the characteristics of a green dental filling material made from a Zinc Oxide NPs, chitosan NPs and glass ionomer mixture

“…Many different kinds of ller particles have been used, including bioactive glass particles, hydroxyapatite powders, metallic powders, nano clay, and discontinuous glass bers (9). Using cellulose nano crystals (CNCs) into products has improved recently essential physicochemical properties for medicinal uses (10), in dentistry (11,12). Temporary llings in the rear teeth can be made from GIC.…”

A one-step facile process for extraction of cellulose from rice husk and its use for mechanical reinforcement of dental glass ionomer cement

“…Still, the relatively low mechanical performance of the GIC has encouraged researchers to test the addition of different llers, such as cellulose, to enhance its mechanical strength. [22][23][24][25][26] The cellulose effect on the mechanical strength of the GIC was found to vary greatly depending on the cellulose ber's size, purity, and the loaded amount. An additional point of consideration is the source and method of extraction, where multi-step extraction procedures introduce more variables that eventually affect the nal properties of the extracted cellulose.…”