An evaluation of a rapid setting glass ionomer cement used by general dental practitioners to restore deciduous teeth.
Twenty-one general dental practitioners evaluated the clinical handling properties and performance of a newly formulated glass ionomer cement of the powder/water type. One hundred and eighteen restorations were placed. Sixty-nine restorations were reviewed, on average, after 6 months by 17 practitioners who completed the trial. This formulation set rapidly. Approximately 90% of the restorations that were reviewed performed well over the period of assessment. The results of the trial were compared with those of trials on earlier glass ionomer cements used to restore deciduous teeth. The main advantage of the new formulation was the improvement in handling properties.
Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003738:Dental Cements; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D012823:Silicate Cement; D013499:Surface Properties; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous
D003738:Dental Cements; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C054101:ChemFil II; D012823:Silicate Cement