title: Effect of addition of Nano hydroxyapatite particles on wear of resin modified glass ionomer by tooth brushing simulation.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Recently, incorporation of nanohydroxyapatite (NHA) has been suggested to improve the mechanical properties of glass ionomers (GIs). This study aimed to assess the effect of addition of NHA on wear of resin modified glass ionomer (RMGI) by tooth brushing simulation.
  
  
  METHODS
  In thisin vitro, experimental study, NHA in 1, 2, 5, 7 and 10wt% concentrations was added to Fuji II LC RMGI powder, and 48 samples (5×5mm) in five experimental and one control group (n=8) were fabricated. After polishing, cleaning and incubation at 37°C for three weeks, the samples were weighed and subjected to tooth brushing simulation in a toothpaste slurry according to ISO14569-1. Then, they were weighed again and the weight loss was calculated. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's test.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The highest and the lowest weight loss was found in the 0% NHA (-1.052±0.176) and 5% NHA (-0.370±0.143) groups, respectively. Wear was significantly higher in 0% NHA group (P<0.05). No difference was detected in wear between 2 and 5wt% NHA or among 1, 7 and 10wt% NHA groups. Significant differences were noted in wear between 2 and 5wt% NHA and 1, 7 and 10wt% NHA groups (P<0.001).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Incorporation of up to 10wt% of NHA increases the wear resistance of Fuji II LC RMGI. This increase was the highest when 2 and 5wt% NHA were added.Key words:Glass ionomer, hydroxyapatites, nanoparticles, dental restoration wear.
authors.affiliation: DMD, Pediatric Dentistry post graduate student, Dental Students Scientific research Center, Dental School, Tehran University OF Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Kiana
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Poorzandpoush
authors.affiliation: MSc's, Assistant Professor, Head of Dental Students Research Center, Operative Dentistry Department, Dental School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Ladan-Ranjbar
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Omrani
authors.affiliation: DMD, Tehran. Iran.
authors.forename: Shiva H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Jafarnia
authors.affiliation: MSc's, Operative Dentist.
authors.forename: Parisa
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Golkar
authors.affiliation: Professor Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute. Tehran. Iran.
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Atai