Comparison of retention and demineralization inhibition potential of adhesive banding cements in primary teeth.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of banding cements in terms of retentive capability and demineralization inhibition potential.


METHODS
We included 48 non-carious primary mandibular second molar teeth. Preformed stainless steel bands were adapted onto the teeth. All teeth were randomly assigned to four groups: Group I (Adaptation of bands without cementation), Group II (Cementation of bands using conventional Glass Ionomer Cement), Group III (Cementation of bands using Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cement), Group IV (Cementation of bands using Resin cement), and placed in artificial saliva. Each day, specimens were taken from artificial saliva and suspended in an artificial caries solution for 35 minutes, every 8 hours. At the end of 3 months, retention of bands was estimated using an Instron Universal Testing Machine. The mode of failure was recorded and specimens were sectioned and examined under polarized microscope for demineralized lesions.


RESULTS
The mean retention value was highest with resin cement, followed by RMGIC, GIC, and Control group respectively. The RMGIC group showed more favorable modes of failures. All the experimental groups showed significant demineralization inhibition potential.


CONCLUSIONS
RMGIC is the preferable banding cement and can be used effectively to cement bands in primary dentition.
Prabhakar
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Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India. attigupperprabhakar@yahoo.com
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D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate / Q000737:chemistry; D002326:Cariogenic Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D002484:Cementation / Q000379:methods; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000737:chemistry*; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis / Q000295:instrumentation; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D008859:Microscopy, Polarization; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000737:chemistry; D011109:Polymethacrylic Acids / Q000737:chemistry; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D012464:Saliva, Artificial / Q000737:chemistry; D013027:Space Maintenance, Orthodontic / Q000295:instrumentation; D013193:Stainless Steel / Q000737:chemistry; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013997:Time Factors; D017001:Tooth Demineralization / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000473:pathology*
D002326:Cariogenic Agents; D003188:Composite Resins; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003738:Dental Cements; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C515713:Ketac Molar Easymix; D011109:Polymethacrylic Acids; C462240:RelyX ARC; D019279:Resin Cements; D012464:Saliva, Artificial; C084550:Vitremer; D013193:Stainless Steel; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate