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Enhancing the performance of dental composites with nanomaterial reinforcements via stereolithographic additive manufacturing

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: AIM: This study investigates the enhancement of mechanical and morphological properties of dental resin composites through the incorporation of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) and boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) using additive manufacturing techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS: hBN-modified resin (1 wt%) and BNNT-modified resin (0.1 wt%) were prepared separately, with BNNTs pre-dispersed in dimethylformamide (DMF) before mixing into the resin matrix. Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing was employed to fabricate dental structures. Compression tests were conducted on neat resin, hBN-reinforced resin, and BNNT-reinforced resin, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was utilized to analyze fracture mechanisms. Finite element method (FEM) simulations further explored the interactions within the composites. RESULTS: The compression strength of neat resin, hBN-reinforced resin, and BNNT-reinforced resin averaged 24.93 MPa, 25.92 MPa, and 36.31 MPa, respectively. SEM analysis revealed improved interfacial bonding, leading to enhanced load transfer and fracture resistance. FEM simulations corroborated these findings, highlighting the reinforcing effect of the nanomaterials.

Source: Discover Nano

DOI: 10.1186/s11671-025-04337-0

Authors: Mitesh Patadia, Tripp T. Lappalainen, Riley Smith, Ana De Leon, Rebekah Downes

Institutions: Florida A&M University - Florida State University College of Engineering, Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Language: English

Topic: Dental materials and restorations

Subfield: Orthodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,090