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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025

An Innovative Phyto-mediated Nanocomposite-modified Glass Ionomer Cement: A Detailed Study on Synthesis, Cytotoxicity, Anti-inflammatory Effects, Antimicrobial Activity, Mechanical Performance, and Solubility.

Aleena Alex, Jessy Paulraj, Subhabrata Maiti, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam

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Aleena AlexDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Jessy PaulrajDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9231-6077
Subhabrata MaitiDepartment of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Rajeshkumar ShanmugamDepartment of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Abstract

Background: Glass ionomer cement (GIC), or polyalkenoate cement, is popular for esthetic restorations due to its tooth-bonding ability but suffers from low mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, and moisture sensitivity, leading to the search for better alternatives. Aim: To evaluate the cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, mechanical properties, and solubility of phyto-mediated nanocomposite-modified GIC. Materials and methods: Chitosan-titanium-zirconia-hydroxyapatite (Ch-Ti-Zr-HA) nanocomposites were synthesized using a single-step phyto-mediated process and added to GIC at 3, 5, and 10% concentrations (groups I, II, and III), with conventional GIC as the control (group IV). Characterization was done, and the effects on cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory response, antimicrobial activity, compressive strength, flexural strength, microhardness, and solubility were assessed and analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Tukey Results: Characterization confirmed all particles were within the nanoscale. A 10 wt% concentration of phyto-mediated Ch-Ti-Zr-HA nanocomposite enhanced antimicrobial activity against Conclusion: Our findings indicate that 10% phyto-mediated Ch-Ti-Zr-HA nanocomposite-modified GIC excels in antibacterial activity, compressive and flexural strength, microhardness, and solubility, outperforming conventional GIC and showing potential for enhanced dental applications. How to cite this article: Alex A, Paulraj J, Maiti S,

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Modified-glass ionomer cementNanomaterialsPhytomedicineRestorative dentistry

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