Table 2 Specifications of some bioactive glasses used in dentistry

NovaMin

release antibacterial agents, have anti-gingivitis effect, stimulate remineralization and reduce hypersensitization

amorphous calcium sodium phosphosilicate (CSPS)/ 45% SiO2, 24.5% Na2O, 24.5% CaO and 6% P2O5/ CaNaO6PSi [32]

In vitro

/Clinical trial

[33,34,35]

[36, 37]

BiominF

Remineralization of artificial carious lesions, Dentin tubule occlusion

5% Fluorocalcium phosphosilicate bioactive glass

In vitro

/Clinical trial

[38,39,40,41]

PerioGlas

grafting material in bone grafts to regenerate periodontal osseous defects

calcium phospho-silicate bioactive glass

In vitro

/Clinical trial

[42,43,44,45]

QMAT3

preventing the formation of white spot lesions & stronger antimicrobial and remineralizing effects

fluoride-containing bioactive glass

In vitro

[46, 47]

45S5

removing residual orthodontic adhesive, a pulp capping material, Bio-Gutta, synthetic bone graft

45% SiO₂, 6% P₂O₅, 24.5% CaO, and 24.5% Na₂O

In vitro

/Clinical trial

[24, 48]