Increase in compressive strength of glass ionomer restorative materials with respect to time: a guide to their suitability for use in posterior primary dentition.
Glass ionomer restorative cements have been used in anterior restorations for a number of years but have not been considered strong enough for use in posterior restorations. The compressive strengths of a number of materials currently available were measured at 30 min, 1 hour and 24 hours. It was concluded that some of the materials might be considered for posterior restorations in deciduous teeth where no other considerations, such as radiopacity, apply.
Williams
J A
JA
University College and Middlesex School of Dentistry, London, U.K.
Billington
R W
RW
D003738:Dental Cements / Q000592:standards*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000592:standards*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D012823:Silicate Cement / Q000592:standards*; D013997:Time Factors
D003738:Dental Cements; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C054101:ChemFil II; D012823:Silicate Cement