title: Surface finishing of resin-modified glass ionomer.
abstract: This study utilized spectrophotometry to evaluate in vitro superficial dye deposition on resin-modified glass ionomer, following different surface finishing and polishing treatments. Materials that were photocured adjacent to the mylar strip produced the surfaces with the lowest mean after superficial staining. A restorative technique without excesses resulted in a smoother surface and prolonged the life of the restoration. The resin-modified glass ionomers tested offer adequate clinical performance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry UNICAMP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Priscila
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Liporoni
authors.forename: Luis Alexandre
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Paulillo
authors.forename: Jaime Aparecido
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Cury
authors.forename: Carlos Tadeu
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Dos Santos Dias
authors.forename: Thais Cachute
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Paradella
mesh_terms: D000704:Analysis of Variance; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000295:instrumentation; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D008422:Materials Testing; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D018709:Statistics, Nonparametric; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: C079765:Fuji II LC cement; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C081144:Photac-Fil; D012117:Resins, Synthetic