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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Antibacterial PET-G/ZnO Composites: A New Approach to Relaxation Splint Materials in the Treatment of Bruxism.

Sandra Wąsik, Rafał Bielas, Roksana Wygoda, Mateusz Wojciechowski, Magdalena Tarnacka, Krzysztof Aniołek, Anna Mertas, Maciej Zubko, Karsten Manterys, Izabela Barszczewska-Rybarek and 2 more

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Sandra WąsikInternational Environmental Doctoral School, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Silesia, Bedzinska 60, 41-200 Sosnowiec, Poland.ORCID 0009-0007-1111-0415
Rafał BielasDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jagiellonska 4, 41-200 Sosnowiec, Poland.
Roksana WygodaInstitute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pulku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-2439-4246
Mateusz WojciechowskiDepartment of Temporomandibular Disorders, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Traugutta Sq. 2, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-5893-8494
Magdalena TarnackaInstitute of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pulku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzow, Poland.
Krzysztof AniołekInstitute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pulku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-5382-2038
Anna MertasDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Jordana 19 Street, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-0796-8818
Maciej ZubkoInstitute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pulku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-8987-3902
Karsten ManterysInstitute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pulku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzow, Poland.
Izabela Barszczewska-RybarekDepartment of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-2708-1854
Stefan BaronDepartment of Temporomandibular Disorders, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Traugutta Sq. 2, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland.
Małgorzata KarolusInstitute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pulku Piechoty 1A, 41-500 Chorzow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-2388-8036

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Abstract

Bruxism-induced wear and microbial colonization of oral splints remain significant challenges in restorative dentistry. In this study, we developed a series of antibacterial nanocomposites based on a poly(ethylene terephthalate-co-1,4-cyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate) (PET-G) matrix incorporated with zinc oxide (ZnO) particles (3, 7, and 10 wt%), designed for the next generation of oral appliances. The composites were fabricated via a solvent-casting method followed by thermal processing. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) revealed that the amorphous nature and glass transition temperature (Tg ≈ 80 °C) of the PET-G matrix remained stable, ensuring excellent processability. While a minor decrease in Shore D hardness and flexural strength (up to 15%) was observed due to filler-induced structural discontinuity, the mechanical integrity remained within clinically acceptable limits. Crucially, the PET-G/ZnO composites exhibited potent antimicrobial activity; the 7 and 10 wt% loadings achieved a 100% reduction in

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copolymer of ethylene terephthalate and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate (PET-G)relaxation splintszinc oxide

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