Effect of nanofibers as reinforcement on resin-based dental materials: A systematic review of in vitro studies

Author(s)

Albergaria, Lais Santos ; Scotti, Cassiana Koch ; Mondelli, Rafael Francisco Lia ; Vega, Heber Arbildo ; Faggion Jr, Clovis Mariano ; Bombonatti, Juliana Fraga Soares ; Velo, Marilia Mattar de Amoedo Campos

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JAPANESE DENTAL SCIENCE REVIEW; v. 59, p. 14-pg., 2023-12-01.

Abstract

This systematic review provides an update on the effect of nanofibers as reinforcement on resin-based dental materials. A bibliographic search was conducted in MEDLINEPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, BVS (LILACS, BBO e IBECS), Cochrane, LIVIVO, and gray literature (BDTD) to identify relevant articles up to May 2021. In vitro studies that evaluated and compared the mechanical properties of nanofibers resin-based composite materials, were eligible. No publication year or language restriction was applied, and methodological quality was assessed using two methods. In a total of 6100 potentially eligible studies, 81 were selected for fulltext analysis and 35 were included for qualitative analysis. Of the 35 included studies, a total of 29 studies evaluated the flexural strength (FS) of the materials. These groups were distinguished according to the resinbased materials tested and nanofiber types. Most of the studies evaluated materials composed of glass fibers and demonstrated higher values of FS when compared to resin-based materials without nanofibers. The incorporation of nanofibers into resin-based dental materials improved the mechanical properties compared to resinbased materials without nanofibers, suggesting better performance of these materials in high-stressbearing application areas. Further clinical studies are required to confirm the efficacy of resin-based materials with nanofibers. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 18/15145-8 - Synthesis and physical-chemical characterization of a cotton-wool-like nanofibers biopolymer of graphene oxide
• Grantee: Marilia Mattar de Amoêdo Campos Velo
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral