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Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Calcium-enriched Mixture Cement: Physical, Chemical, and Mechanical Properties.

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cement is a water-based biomaterial with properties similar to calcium silicate-based cements (CSCs). Zinc oxide (ZnO), a bioactive material widely used for its antimicrobial properties and beneficial biological effects on body tissues, was incorporated into CEM cement in this study. The objective was to evaluate the impact of ZnO nanoparticles (ZON) on the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of CEM cement. Materials and Methods: =10). Results: The initial setting time was identical in both groups. ZON incorporation reduced the secondary setting time, though not significantly. Compressive strength remained unchanged. After 7 days, solubility increased significantly in ZON-containing samples. While ZON reduced the pH of CEM cement in deionized water after 5 hours, no significant difference was observed at 24 hours. Conclusion: Incorporating ZON into CEM cement caused minor changes, including a reduced secondary setting time, increased solubility, and transient pH changes, without significantly affecting overall performance.

Source: Iranian endodontic Journal/Iranian endodontic journal.

DOI: 10.22037/iej.v20i1.46475

Authors: Mohammadreza Nabavizadeh, Abbas Abbaszadegan, Fatemeh Zebardast

Institutions: Shiraz University, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Bone Tissue Engineering Materials

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $450

Funder: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences