In recent years, dentistry has made remarkable progress by integrating chemical materials capable of improving the efficacy and longevity of dental treatments by providing biocompatibility, hydrophilicity, and antimicrobial
functionality. Among these innovative materials, sulfonates are a class of organic compounds characterized by their sulfonic acid groups (-SO3H). Due to their chemical properties, these compounds have attracted great interest in the field of dentistry. Sulfonates also have the potential to address long-standing challenges in dentistry, including prevention of dental caries, as they improve adhesion and
have antimicrobial efficacy. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is an innovative polymeric material increasingly used due to its mechanical strength and biocompatibility, making it ideal for dental implants and restorations, while its
combination with sulfonates could open new possibilities for more effective dental treatments. This review aims to investigate the role of sulfonates in the development of innovative materials with applications in dentistry, as well
as to highlight their functional properties and potential advantages compared to traditional materials.
- antimicrobial effect
- caries
- dentistry
- restorations
- sulfonates