Open AccessAn Invitro Comparative Evaluation of Compressive Strength and Antibacterial Activity of Conventional GIC and Hydroxyapatite Reinforced GIC in Different Storage Media
Author(s) -
Praveen Kumar Bali,
A R Prabhakar,
N Basappa
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/13012.6205
Subject(s) - universal testing machine , compressive strength , streptococcus mutans , lactic acid , antibacterial activity , dentistry , saliva , chemistry , nuclear chemistry , materials science , medicine , composite material , bacteria , biochemistry , biology , genetics , ultimate tensile strength
GIC is the most commonly used restorative material in pediatric dentistry since it has got various advantages like fluoride release, anticariogenic property and chemical adhesion to tooth but a major disadvantage is its contraindication in posterior teeth because of poor mechanical properties.