title: The effects of temperature on the setting of glass ionomer (polyalkenoate) cements.
abstract: Glass ionomer (polyalkenoate) cements have proved to be superior to zinc phosphate cements as orthodontic luting agents. Setting behaviours at different temperatures were recorded by an oscillating rheometer under controlled conditions. The working time of these cements can be increased by mixing on a chilled glass slab with setting time at mouth temperatures remaining rapid. Where more than one orthodontic band is cemented per mix, the authors recommend refrigeration of the glass slab for at least one hour prior to mixing the cement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Westmead Dental Clinical School.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fricker
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hirota
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tamiya
mesh_terms: D001840:Dental Bonding; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry*; D008422:Materials Testing; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009991:Oscillometry; D012212:Rheology; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements