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ArticleJournal of dental sciences2026

Effects of L-ascorbic acid as an additive for improving the physical properties and setting behavior of fabricated calcium silicate cement.

Yun-Jeong Park, Hyeon Seo, Yo-Han Song, Weon-Young Choi, Alphonse Umugire, Heejoo Ryu, Ho-Jun Song, Yeong-Joon Park

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Yun-Jeong ParkDepartment of Dental Materials and Hard-Tissue Biointerface Research Center, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
Hyeon SeoDepartment of Dental Materials and Hard-Tissue Biointerface Research Center, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
Yo-Han SongDepartment of Dental Materials and Hard-Tissue Biointerface Research Center, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
Weon-Young ChoiDepartment of Dental Materials and Hard-Tissue Biointerface Research Center, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
Alphonse UmugireDepartment of Dental Materials and Hard-Tissue Biointerface Research Center, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
Heejoo RyuDepartment of Dental Materials and Hard-Tissue Biointerface Research Center, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
Ho-Jun SongDepartment of Dental Materials and Hard-Tissue Biointerface Research Center, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.
Yeong-Joon ParkDepartment of Dental Materials and Hard-Tissue Biointerface Research Center, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea.

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Abstract

Background/purpose: Calcium silicate (CS) cement presents significant drawbacks, including prolonged setting time, handling difficulty, and susceptibility to washout during early setting stages. Given the molecular structure of l-ascorbic acid (AscA), we hypothesized that it could influence the setting characteristics of CS cement. AscA is an effective antioxidant and possesses wide therapeutic properties. This study investigated the effects of AscA addition on the properties of CS cement. Materials and methods: CS cement clinkers were synthesized and pulverized by jet milling. After characterization of the synthesized CS cement, the composition having high percentage of tricalcium silicate phase and low free CaO content (lime saturation factor 98.19) was selected. Addition of ZrO Results: Adding AscA up to 0.05 % enhanced the cement's flowability compared to the AscA-free control. AscA concentration negatively correlated with both setting time ( Conclusion: Incorporating AscA into CS cement resulted in faster setting, greater washout resistance, and higher compressive strength. Incorporating AscA into CS cement formulations is a promising approach for developing advanced CS cement.

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Ascorbic acidBiocompatibilityCompressive strengthDental cements

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PMID42688608
PMCPMC13536330

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