A comparison between zinc polycarboxylate and glass ionomer cement in the orthodontic band cementation.
Fixed orthodontic appliances have been held responsible for demineralization and caries since the time they were first introduced. Zinc polycarboxylate and glass ionomer cements are the primary materials used in band cementing. In this study, we evaluated the re-cementing frequencies, enamel demineralization and the degree of cement remains of the bands cemented with glass ionomer and zinc polycarboxylate cements. We have concluded that given the retentive properties and enamel decalcification degree, the glass ionomer cements are to be preferred by the orthodontist.
Dincer
Banu
B
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ege, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey. banudincer2@yahoo.com
Erdinc
Aslihan M Ertan
AM
D002484:Cementation; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008422:Materials Testing; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement / Q000737:chemistry*; D019233:Retreatment; D013499:Surface Properties; D017001:Tooth Demineralization / Q000473:pathology
D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement