Physical properties of glass-ionomer cements influencing clinical performance.
This paper considers the modern commercial glass-ionomer cements and compares their variable physical properties with specific reference to working and setting times, powder liquid ratios used clinically, finishing techniques and the effects of etching for the laminate technique.  The variation in long term mechanical properties of different restorative glass-ionomer cements is examined and the hybrid glass-ionomers are assessed.
Pearson
G J
GJ
Department of Biomaterials Science, Institute of Dental Surgery, London, UK.
D001840:Dental Bonding; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing