title: Clinical applications of glass ionomers in endodontics: a review.
abstract: Glass ionomer cements (GICs) are biocompatible and have capacities to release fluoride and to bond to dentine, and thus are appropriate for use in endodontics. This paper reviews the composition and properties of different GICs, including their biocompatibility and antibacterial activity, their applications as intraorifice barriers and root canal sealers, and their use in the repair of root perforations, root-end fillings and temporary coronal restorations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, Iran. zahed_mohammadi@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Zahed
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Mohammadi
authors.forename: Sousan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shalavi
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000187:drug effects; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003763:Dental Leakage / Q000517:prevention & control; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials