Enhancing mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement with hemp fiber: a sustainable approach for dental restorations
Abstract Background A novel approach to enhancing the mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement (GIC) may incorporate natural fiber. This study aims to evaluate the effects of raw and pure hemp fiber additions on the flexural strength (FS) and surface roughness (SR) properties of glass-ionomer c...
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| description | Abstract Background A novel approach to enhancing the mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement (GIC) may incorporate natural fiber. This study aims to evaluate the effects of raw and pure hemp fiber additions on the flexural strength (FS) and surface roughness (SR) properties of glass-ionomer cement (GIC). Methods Hemp fibers sourced from the local population were harvested, dried, and separated, then prepared in raw and pure forms to assess their impact on the FS and surface roughness of GIC. Synthesized GICs dopped raw and pure hemp fiber were characterized using SEM and EDX for morphological and elemental analysis. The mechanical features of GICs were measured using an FS and SR testing apparatus. Results Raw hemp fibers, known for their sustainability and mechanical resilience, showed significant enhancements in FS, particularly at 1% addition. High FS and SR values using pure fibers at 1% and 3% concentrations were due to improving fiber-matrix interactions, reducing the cracks on GICs. SEM analysis of fracture surfaces supported these findings, showing fiber reinforcement at crack lines. Conclusion This approach offers a promising, eco-friendly, cost-effective alternative for dental restorations, combining mechanical durability and surface quality. These results highlight the potential of hemp fiber-reinforced GIC in advancing sustainable, restorative materials in dentistry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-06ed9097174542bba4e4bfa6c14ca6012025-08-20T02:56:12ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312025-03-0125111110.1186/s12903-025-05753-5Enhancing mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement with hemp fiber: a sustainable approach for dental restorationsSüha Kuşçu0Fatma Dilara Baysan1Nesrin Korkmaz2Aliye İpek Kuşçu3Ahmet Karadağ4Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Yozgat Bozok UniversityDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Yozgat Bozok UniversityDepartment of Chemistry, Hemp Research Institute, Yozgat Bozok UniversityDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Yozgat Bozok UniversityDepartment of Chemistry, Science and Letters Faculty, Bursa Uludağ UniversityAbstract Background A novel approach to enhancing the mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement (GIC) may incorporate natural fiber. This study aims to evaluate the effects of raw and pure hemp fiber additions on the flexural strength (FS) and surface roughness (SR) properties of glass-ionomer cement (GIC). Methods Hemp fibers sourced from the local population were harvested, dried, and separated, then prepared in raw and pure forms to assess their impact on the FS and surface roughness of GIC. Synthesized GICs dopped raw and pure hemp fiber were characterized using SEM and EDX for morphological and elemental analysis. The mechanical features of GICs were measured using an FS and SR testing apparatus. Results Raw hemp fibers, known for their sustainability and mechanical resilience, showed significant enhancements in FS, particularly at 1% addition. High FS and SR values using pure fibers at 1% and 3% concentrations were due to improving fiber-matrix interactions, reducing the cracks on GICs. SEM analysis of fracture surfaces supported these findings, showing fiber reinforcement at crack lines. Conclusion This approach offers a promising, eco-friendly, cost-effective alternative for dental restorations, combining mechanical durability and surface quality. These results highlight the potential of hemp fiber-reinforced GIC in advancing sustainable, restorative materials in dentistry.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05753-5Glass-ionomer cementHemp fiberDental restorations |
| spellingShingle | Süha Kuşçu Fatma Dilara Baysan Nesrin Korkmaz Aliye İpek Kuşçu Ahmet Karadağ Enhancing mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement with hemp fiber: a sustainable approach for dental restorations BMC Oral Health Glass-ionomer cement Hemp fiber Dental restorations |
| title | Enhancing mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement with hemp fiber: a sustainable approach for dental restorations |
| title_full | Enhancing mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement with hemp fiber: a sustainable approach for dental restorations |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement with hemp fiber: a sustainable approach for dental restorations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement with hemp fiber: a sustainable approach for dental restorations |
| title_short | Enhancing mechanical properties of glass-ionomer cement with hemp fiber: a sustainable approach for dental restorations |
| title_sort | enhancing mechanical properties of glass ionomer cement with hemp fiber a sustainable approach for dental restorations |
| topic | Glass-ionomer cement Hemp fiber Dental restorations |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05753-5 |
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