Use of Glass Ionomer Cements in Paediatric Dentistry : Clinical Cases of Application in Primary Teeth

Background: Conventional composites are largely used in pediatric restorative dentistry and demonstrate successful clinical outcomes. However, the need for simplification of operative steps in young or uncooperative children demands reliable alternatives. Therefore, the aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the in vitro bond strength of glass ionomer cements (GICs) and self-adhesive flowable composites (SFCs) on deciduous teeth. Methods: A comprehensive literature search according to the PRISMA checklist was manually and electronically performed by two independent reviewers through the following databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Embase, to include in vitro studies comparing GICs and SFCs bond strength values of restorations on primary teeth. In addition, three groups of meta-analyses were conducted using random-effects models. Results: Three articles meeting the inclusion criteria were selected and subjected to both qualitative and quantitative assessment. No statistically significant difference was found between SFC versus GIC; however, both groups significantly differed with conventional flowable composites (CFs). Conclusions: Despite the absence of significant difference in bond strength values, SFCs may be considered a valid alternative to GICs in the restoration of deciduous teeth, although CFs proved better in vitro performances.

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THE POSSIBILITIES OF IMPORT SUBSTITUTION: A SPLIT-MOUTH TYPE STUDY OF TREATMENT PRIMARY TEETH IN CHILDREN WITH DENTAL CARIES IN DENTIN USING GLASS IONOMER CEMENTS

The Journal of scientific articles Health and Education millennium ◽

10.26787/nydha-2226-7425-2019-21-5-57-60 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (5) ◽

pp. 57-60

Author(s):

A.S. Osokina ◽

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T.O. Kozlova ◽

D.A. Sopelniak ◽

A.G. Tsebekova ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Primary Teeth ◽

Import Substitution ◽

Glass Ionomer Cements ◽

Glass Ionomer ◽

Type Study

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Do glass ionomer cements prevent caries lesions in margins of restorations in primary teeth?

The Journal of the American Dental Association ◽

10.1016/j.adaj.2015.09.016 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 147 (3) ◽

pp. 177-185 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Daniela Prócida Raggio ◽

Tamara Kerber Tedesco ◽

Ana Flávia Bissoto Calvo ◽

Mariana Minatel Braga

Keyword(s):

Primary Teeth ◽

Glass Ionomer Cements ◽

Glass Ionomer ◽

Caries Lesions

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Analysis of the Porosity and Microhardness of Glass Ionomer Cements

Materials Science ◽

10.5755/j02.ms.28198 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Inmaculada CABELLO MALAGÓN ◽

Basilio CÁNOVAS HERNÁNDEZ ◽

Elisa MARTÍNEZ HERNÁNDEZ ◽

Clara SERNA-MUÑOZ ◽

Amparo PÉREZ-SILVA ◽

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Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Sem Analysis ◽

Paediatric Dentistry ◽

Glass Ionomer Cements ◽

Glass Ionomer ◽

Surface Microhardness ◽

Minimally Invasive Dentistry ◽

First Choice ◽

The Relationship ◽

Scanning Electron

Glass ionomer cements (GICs) are currently the first-choice materials in minimally invasive dentistry and are widely used in paediatric dentistry. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of viscosity and mixing on porosity and the relationship between the porosity and microhardness of GICs. Nine GICs were used: EQUIA® Forte Fil, Ionostar®Plus, 3MTMKetacTM Universal AplicapTM, Riva Light Cure HV®, Riva Silver®, Riva Protect®, VitremerTM, VitrebondTM Plus and Activa BioActive RestorativeTM. Samples were prepared from each material and images were obtained by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Using software, the number and diameter of pores, area, and percentage of area they occupied were measured. After SEM analysis, the samples were used to make surface microhardness (SMH) measurements. Ionostar® Plus, EQUIA® Forte Fil and Riva Light Cure HV® had the highest number of pores. Riva Protect® had the largest pores and the highest percentage of pore-occupied area, while Activa BioActive RestorativeTM and VitrebondTM Plus had a smaller pore size and a smaller percentage by area. Riva Silver® and EQUIA® Forte Fil showed the highest microhardness values and VitrebondTM Plus and VitremerTM the lowest. In conclusion, when the cement viscosity is low, the type of mixture determines the degree of porosity, but has less influence when viscosity is high. There was no correlation between microhardness and the porosity of GICs.

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