Open AccessComparative Evaluation of Water Sorption, Solubility, and Microhardness of Zirconia-reinforced Glass Ionomer, Resin-modified Glass Ionomer, and Type IX Glass Ionomer Restorative Materials: An In Vitro Study
Author(s) -
Sanket Kunte,
Chetan Bhat,
Laxmi Lakade,
Shweta Chaudhary,
Smita Patil,
Dinah Rachel Bethapudy
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
jaypee's international journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1904
pISSN - 0974-7052
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2364
Subject(s) - glass ionomer cement , indentation hardness , solubility , materials science , composite material , dentistry , cubic zirconia , ionomer , medicine , chemistry , ceramic , microstructure , organic chemistry , polymer , copolymer
The challenge that practicing dentists face every day is to decide which dental material is best suited for each dental treatment. New glass-ionomer cement (GIC) formulations have been introduced in order to overcome the drawbacks of conventional ones thereby catering to the needs of the pediatric population.