Enhancing Flowability and Wettability of Dental Composites Using Copper Nanoparticles | ||||
| Nanotechnology and Applied Sciences Journal | ||||
| Volume 1, Issue 1, February 2025, Page 39-48 PDF (713.72 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/nasj.2025.355807.1004 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Mourad M. Omar 1; sameh hamed Ismail2; Ahmed M. Fahmy2; Soha Abdel-Gawad  2; Heba Hamama2; Rabab El-Sherif2
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| 1Nanobiotechnology faculty of Postgraduate studies of nanotechnology cairo university Giza | ||||
| 2Faculty of post graduate studies for nanotechnology Cairo University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Dental composites are popular in restorative dentistry due to their aesthetics, mechanical strength, and versatility. However, optimizing viscosity, flowability, and wettability in their application is challenging. Copper nanoparticles have garnered significant attention in dentistry due to their unique properties, including antimicrobial and anti-cariogenic effects. This study investigates the incorporation of copper nanoparticles into dental composites, focusing on their impact on the dental composite properties and its potential clinical applications. Characterization methods were utilized to provide comprehensive data about the physical and structural properties of the modified dental composites. Adding copper nanoparticles reduced the dental composite viscosity, resulting in improved flowability and wettability measured by the contact angle. The dental composites modified by copper nanoparticles showed more hydrophilic properties. These enhancements make the modified composites particularly suitable for use as a liner in deep cavities or as a luting agent or root canal sealer during root treatment or orthodontic appliance adhesion. As CuNP concentration increases, the contact angle decreases, indicating reduced hydrophobicity and enhanced wettability. Observations of polymerization inhibition suggest a viscosity decrease, transitioning the composite from a semisolid to a more flowable state. The used statistical model confirms a consistent decline in contact angle with each 1% increase in CuNP concentration. This tunable surface behavior suggests that ,higher concentrations of CuNPs enhance hydrophilicity, potentially improving dental composite spreading and dental bond adhesion. These findings highlight the versatility of CuNP-modified composites for targeted dental applications. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Copper nanoparticles; dental composite; flowability; contact angle; viscosity | ||||
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