ReviewActa stomatologica Croatica2021
Antimicrobial and Mechanical Effects of Zeolite Use in Dental Materials: A Systematic Review.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 22 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of Zeolite as a Drug Delivery System on Cancer Therapy: A Systematic Review.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Pooled it
- Zeolites and Zeolite-Based Materials at the Biointerface: From Haemostasis and Biomolecule Separation to Theranostic Applications.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Nanometric Faujasite (FAU) Zeolite Ion-Exchanged With Metal Ions for Hemostatic and Antimicrobial Applications: A Thromboelastographic and Microbiological Study.Chemistry, an Asian journal · 2026Article
- From Industry to Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review of Zeolite as a Next-Generation Multifunctional Filler for Enhanced Mechanical Reinforcement and Antimicrobial Efficacy.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Fabrication of chitosan-based nanocomposites reinforced with zeolite and gold nanoparticles for enhanced bactericidal efficiency.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- PMA-Zeolite: Chemistry and Diverse Medical Applications.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2024Review
- Effect of Zeolite Incorporation on the Ion Release Properties of Silver-Reinforced Glass Ionomer Cement.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Effect of Immediate Dentin Sealing on the Bonding Performance of Indirect Restorations: A Systematic Review.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Characterization of Ag-Ion Releasing Zeolite Filled 3D Printed Resins.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2022Article
- Current Strategies to Control Recurrent and Residual Caries with Resin Composite Restorations: Operator- and Material-Related Factors.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- The denture microbiome in health and disease: an exploration of a unique community.Letters in applied microbiology · 2022Review
- The effect of zeolite incorporation on the physical properties of silver-reinforced glass ionomer cement.Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2022Article
- Long term antifungal efficacy of silver-zinc zeolite nanoparticles incorporated in two soft denture liners - AnDental research journal · 2022Article
- Effect of Exchangeable Ions in Natural and Modified Zeolites on Ag Content, Ag Nanoparticle Formation and Their Antibacterial Activity.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Evaluation of bioactivity and biodegradability of a biomimetic soft tissue scaffold for clinical use: AnJournal of Indian Society of PeriodontologyArticle
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.
Funding
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Abstract
objectiveIon-incorporated zeolite is a widely used antimicrobial material studied for various dental applications. At present, there is no other systematic review that evaluates the effectiveness of zeolite in all dental materials. The purpose of this study was to review all available literature that analyzed the antimicrobial effects and/or mechanical properties of zeolite as a restorative material in dentistry. MATERIAL AND
methodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, an exhaustive search of PubMed, Ovid Medline, Scopus, Embase, and the Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source was conducted. No language or time restrictions were used and the study was conducted from June 1, 2020 to August 17, 2020. Only full text articles were selected that pertained to the usage of zeolite in dental materials including composite resin, bonding agents, cements, restorative root material, cavity base material, prosthesis, implants, and endodontics.
resultsAt the beginning of the study, 1534 studies were identified, of which 687 duplicate records were excluded. After screening for the title, abstract, and full texts, 35 articles remained and were included in the qualitative synthesis. An Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) test, which included a percent user agreement and reliability percent, was conducted for each of the 35 articles chosen.
conclusionAlthough ion-incorporated zeolite may enhance the antimicrobial properties of dental materials, the mechanical properties of some materials, such as MTA and acrylic resin, may be compromised. Therefore, since the decrease in mechanical properties depends on zeolite concentration in the restorative material, it is generally recommended to add 0.2-2% zeolite by weight.
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