An in vitro study of certain properties of a glass ionomer cement.
A glass ionomer cement was tested for its release of fluoride, effect on solubility of enamel, bond to enamel, and ability to seal the cavity. It was comparable to silicate cement in its release of fluoride and its effect on solubility of enamel. The strength of the bond of the cement to tooth structure was similar to polycarboxylate cement, and it appeared to be quite effective in sealing cavities.
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003738:Dental Cements; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003747:Dental Enamel Solubility; D003804:Dentin / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005459:Fluorides; D012823:Silicate Cement; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D012823:Silicate Cement; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D005459:Fluorides