title: Expulsion force, surface pH, and porosity of encapsulated glass-ionomer cements mixed with a Rotomix device.
abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the Rotomix mixing device, used for mixing glass ionomer cements, in comparison with conventional mixing procedures including both hand and amalgamator methods. The properties examined were extrusion force, surface pH (indicating homogeneity), and porosity. The results indicated that the Rotomix device produced cement mixtures without compromising any of the examined properties relative to other mixing methods.
authors.affiliation: Biomaterials Science Unit, University of Manchester Dental School, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH, UK.
authors.forename: Mohamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Issa
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brunton
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Silikas
authors.forename: David C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Watts
mesh_terms: D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002214:Capsules; D003748:Dental Equipment; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008277:Magnesium Oxide / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D008298:Maleates / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D008422:Materials Testing; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D016062:Porosity; D013499:Surface Properties; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015034:Zinc Oxide / Q000138:chemical synthesis
chemical_list: D002214:Capsules; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C424245:Ketac-Molar Aplicap; D008298:Maleates; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; C110712:ketac-molar; D008277:Magnesium Oxide; C040235:Ketac-cem; C040964:Ketac-Fil; D015034:Zinc Oxide