title: [Characterization of resin-containing glass ionomers].
abstract: Recently, several new resin-modified glassionomers have been introduced on the dental market. At the moment a real confusion exists over the right terminology of the products and its limits in use. Therefore, an in vitro and in vivo study with simultaneously a comparison with conventional glassionomers and composite resins was really necessary. This study revealed that resin-modified glassionomers have physico-mechanical properties that are situated between those of conventional glassionomers and composite resins. The manufacturers have a different approach concerning the particle size distribution. The new materials give a rough surface. They are not indicated for posterior restorations, because their surface hardness is too low compared to that of enamel, and their fatigue resistance is insufficient. The elasticity decreases during setting and maturation. Consequently, they are mainly indicated in situations that require a moderate strength and esthetics, for patients with a high caries activity and when ease in use is requested.
authors.affiliation: Faculté de Médecine Dentaire, de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, UZ St. Rafaël.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gladys
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Van Meerbeek
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Braem
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lambrechts
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vanherle
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D004548:Elasticity; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry*; D006244:Hardness; D006801:Humans; D010316:Particle Size; D012116:Resins, Plant / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D012116:Resins, Plant