Improved adhesion of a glass ionomer cement to dentin and enamel.
A study has been made on improving the adhesion of a glass ionomer cement by the chemical treatment of dentin and enamel surfaces. The most effective surface conditioners were high molecular weight substances containing a multiplicity of functional groups capable of hydrogen bonding. Low molecular weight chelating agents which dissolve calciferous material and dramatically alter the surfaces of enamel and dentin are less effective.
D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000379:methods; D000268:Adhesiveness; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003738:Dental Cements; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000187:drug effects / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D003804:Dentin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D007202:Indicators and Reagents / Q000494:pharmacology; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
D003738:Dental Cements; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D007202:Indicators and Reagents