Table 2.
Additives | Filler (Size -μm) | Nano-filler (Size -nm) |
---|---|---|
Metal oxides | Aluminum oxide (Al2O3 | Al2O3 |
Zirconium oxide (ZrO2) | ZrO2 and nanotube | |
Titanium oxide (TiO2) | TiO2 | |
Noble metals | Silver (Ag) | AgNPs |
Gold (Au) | ||
Platinum (Pt) | ||
Palladium (Pd) | ||
Mineral | HA | HA |
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) | SiO2 | |
Mica | ||
Nanoclay | ||
HNT | ||
Carbon family | Nano-carbon | |
NDs |
Abbreviations: HA, hydroxyapatite; HNT, Halloysite nanotube; ND, nano-diamond; NP, nanoparticle.