The Impact of Titanium Hydroxyapatite Doping on the Mechanical and Biological Properties of Photocured Resin

Abstract

Photocured resin materials are widely used in various fields, such as 3D printing, medical applications, and dentistry. However, the strength, wear resistance, and antibacterial properties of photocured resin are relatively limited, rendering it susceptible to potential failures. In this recent study, photocured composite resins incorporating titanium-doped hydroxyapatite (Ti-HAp) were fabricated to investigate their mechanical and biological properties. It was found that the hardness and wear resistance increased with the addition of an appropriate amount of hydroxyapatite (HAp). Specifically, the 6wt%HAp resin demonstrated superior hardness. Compared with the 6wt%HAp resin, the acid resistance and wear resistance improved when an appropriate amount of Ti-HAp was added. Notably, the resin containing 0.56%Ti-HAp demonstrated superior wear resistance. Additionally, the antibacterial performance improved with higher titanium (Ti) content, showcasing a 71.9% improvement in the resin containing 1.37%Ti-HAp compared with the 6wt%HAp resin, alongside commendable remineralization capabilities. In summary, the Ti-HAp composite resin showed enhanced mechanical and biological properties, meeting clinical standards in terms of mechanical and antibacterial properties.

Keywords

• photocured composite resin
• doping elements
• mechanical properties
• biological performance
• hydroxyapatite