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Why is glass ionomer cement so popular?
1Clinical Research Associates, Provo, Utah 84604.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|September 1, 1994
Summary
Glass ionomer cements offer ease of use, moderate bonding, and cariostatic properties, but have drawbacks like sensitivity and lower strength. Future resin-modified versions aim to improve these limitations.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
Background:
- Glass ionomer cements (GICs) are widely used dental materials.
- They possess desirable properties such as ease of mixing, moderate tooth bonding, cariostatic effects, and cost-effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the characteristics of current glass ionomer cements.
- To identify limitations of existing GICs.
- To anticipate improvements with upcoming resin-modified glass ionomer cements.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on glass ionomer cement properties.
- Analysis of clinical handling and performance characteristics.
- Anticipation of benefits from novel resin modifications.
Main Results:
- GICs exhibit moderate bond strength, good flow, and cariostatic benefits.
- Challenges include difficult handling, postoperative sensitivity, moderate solubility, and suboptimal mechanical strength.
Conclusions:
- Current glass ionomer cements present a balance of advantages and disadvantages.
- Resin-modified glass ionomer cements are expected to address current limitations, offering enhanced performance.
- Further evaluation of new resin-modified GICs is warranted upon their availability.