This study aims to investigate the effects of adding nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) to electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL) membranes for use in dental root regeneration. Porous membranes containing varying amounts of nHA (0, 1, 1.5, and 2.5 wt%) were fabricated using the electrospinning method. The physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties of the membranes were evaluated. The synthesized nHA particles had an average size of 52 nm. Electrospun membranes exhibited uniform fibrous morphology with porosities ranging from 56% to 86%. Cyclic thermal stress (5°C–50°C) improved the mechanical properties of the composite membranes, resulting in a decrease in ultimate tensile strength (UTS) for pristine PCL from 3 ± 0.12 MPa to 1.7 ± 0.11 MPa, while the UTS for PCL membranes containing 1.5% nHA increased from 3.3 ± 0.30 MPa to 4.18 ± 0.28 MPa. In vitro bioactivity in simulated body fluid (SBF) showed enhanced apatite formation, particularly after 21 and 28 days. Cytotoxicity assays with MG-63 osteoblast-like cells demonstrated good biological performance. The incorporation of nHA not only improved the mechanical properties but also enhanced the bioactivity and cytocompatibility of the electrospun PCL membranes, making them promising candidates for guided tissue regeneration (GTR) applications.
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