THERMO-CURED GLASS IONOMER CEMENTS IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

ABSTRACT Glass-ionomer cements (GICs) are mainstream restorative materials that are bioactive and have a wide range of uses, such as lining, bonding, sealing, luting or restoring a tooth. Although the major characteristics of GICs for the wider applications in dentistry are adhesion to tooth structure, fluoride releasing capacity and tooth-colored restorations, the sensitivity to moisture, inherent opacity, long-term wear and strength are not as adequate as desired. They have undergone remarkable changes in their composition, such as the addition of metallic ions or resin components to their composition, which contributed to improve their physical properties and diversified their use as a restorative material of great clinical applicability. The lightcured polymer reinforced materials appear to have substantial benefits, while retaining the advantages of fluoride release and adhesion. Further research should be directed towards improving the properties, such as strength and esthetics without altering its inherent qualities, such as adhesion and fluoride releasing capabilities. How to cite this article Almuhaiza M. Glass-ionomer Cements in Restorative Dentistry: A Critical Appraisal. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(4):331-336.

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Ultrasonically set novel NVC-containing glass-ionomer cements for applications in restorative dentistry

Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine ◽

10.1007/s10856-011-4391-7 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 22 (9) ◽

pp. 2029-2034 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Alireza Moshaverinia ◽

Sahar Ansari ◽

Maryam Moshaverinia ◽

Scott R. Schricker ◽

Winston W. L. Chee

Keyword(s):

Glass Ionomer Cements ◽

Glass Ionomer ◽

Restorative Dentistry

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Conventional glass-ionomer cements: a guide for practitioners

Dental Update ◽

10.12968/denu.2021.48.8.643 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 48 (8) ◽

pp. 643-650

Author(s):

Petros Mylonas ◽

Jing Zhang ◽

Avijit Banerjee

Keyword(s):

Material Handling ◽

Clinical Success ◽

Dental Materials ◽

Clinical Importance ◽

Dental Amalgam ◽

Glass Ionomer Cements ◽

Glass Ionomer ◽

Restorative Dentistry ◽

Restorative Dental Materials ◽

Placement Technique

Glass-polyalkenoate cements, also known as glass-ionomer cements (GICs), are one of the most commonly used bio-interactive restorative dental materials, having been available since the 1970s. With the promotion of minimally invasive operative dentistry (MID), and the reduction in the use of dental amalgam worldwide, the popularity of these materials has grown significantly in recent years. This article outlines the basics and clinical importance of GIC material science, and provides an overview of their use in restorative dentistry. CPD/Clinical Relevance: GICs are versatile dental biomaterials that require correct case selection, material handling and placement technique to ensure optimal clinical success.

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Newer Glass Ionomer Cements having Strontium Ions and the Effect of their Release on Acidic Medium

International Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10019-1049 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 57-60

Author(s):

Imran Farooq ◽

Umair Hassan ◽

Sarosh Mahdi ◽

Rizwan Ullah ◽

Hajra Rana

Keyword(s):

Acidic Medium ◽

Tooth Surface ◽

Glass Ionomer Cements ◽

Glass Ionomer ◽

Restorative Dentistry ◽

Tooth Structure ◽

Setting Reaction ◽

Powder Component ◽

Strontium Ions ◽

Made In

ABSTRACT Glass ionomer cements (GICs) are mostly used in restorative dentistry. Their efficacy is enhanced as compared to other direct restorative materials because they release various ions like fluoride (F–), strontium (Sr+2) and calcium (Ca+2) when they are exposed to an acidic environment. Newer GICs often have Sr+2 in place of Ca+2 ions as part of their powder component. Both ions (F– and Sr+2) have a synergistic effect on the remineralization process. These elements are not dependent on each other. Either one has an effect on remineralization. A combination of Sr+2 and F– might provide more benefits than either of these elements individually. An attempt has been made in this article to discuss the composition, setting reaction and bonding mechanism of GIC with the tooth surface and to cover the effects of release of Sr+2 and F– ions from GIC on the tooth structure. How to cite this article Hassan U, Farooq I, Mahdi S, Ullah R, Rana H. Newer Glass Ionomer Cements having Strontium Ions and the Effect of their Release on Acidic Medium. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2012;2(2):57-60.

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