Glass ionomer cements (GICs) are dental materials that were invented by Wilson & Kent in 1972. They can chemically bond to enamel and dentin exhibit anti-cariogenic activity allows the release uptake of fluoride ions. also possess ability render color. The setting reaction GICs is a neutralization results formation polycarboxylate salts. most important GIC modification process involves addi...

BACKGROUND Dental caries is the most prevalent communicable disease in the world amongst the population of the children. OBJECTIVE To compare the outcome of restorations in primary molars using two Glass ionomer cements Ketac-Molar, a Glass ionomer cement (GIC) and Vitremer, a Resin modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) in small and medium sized cavities. METHODOLOGY A randomized controlled...

The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate three different cements for their suitability provide semi-permanent cementation, and compare the retention forces implant-supported single crowns (SC) three-unit fixed dental prostheses (FDP) luted with these cements. Twenty-four methacrylate models were supplied implants/abutments each simulate condition SCs/FDPs. Cobalt-chromium frameworks fa...

This study aimed to investigate the in vitro biological response of human dental pulp cells to glass ionomer cement (GIC, Fuji IX GP(®)) containing 2.5% magnesium carbonate apatite (MgCO(3)Ap). MgCO(3)Ap was synthesized by wet method and characterized using FT-IR, XPS, and SEM. Fuji IX GP(®) served as a control. Test and control cements were prepared by encapsulated mixing the powder with Fuji ...