Resin composite and glass ionomer cement (GIC) are the most commonly used dental
materials to perform direct restorations. Both have specific characteristics that explain their …

Glass ionomer cements (GICs) are being used for a wide range of applications in dentistry.
In order to overcome the poor mechanical properties of glass ionomers, several …

Nanotechnology has been applied to dental materials as an innovative concept for the
development of materials with better properties and anticaries potential. In this review we …

This paper reviews the strategies that have been reported in the literature to attempt to
reinforce glass-ionomer dental cements, both conventional and resin-modified. These …

Statement of problem While glass ionomer cements have many unique properties and
advantages, they still lack favorable mechanical properties. EQUIA Forte Fil is a newly …

Abstract Objectives Glass ionomer cements (GICs) are a subject of research because of their
inferior mechanical properties, despite their advantages such as fluoride release and direct …

Overall perspective of nanotechnology and reinforcement of dental biomaterials by
nanoparticles has been reported in the literature. However, the literature regarding the …

The prospect of repair, regeneration, and remineralisation of the tooth tissue is currently
transitioning from the exploratory stages to successful clinical applications with materials …

Objectives The last decade has seen a variety of modifications of glass-ionomer cements
(GICs), such as inclusion of bioactive glass particles and dispensing systems. Hence, the …

Glass ionomer cement (GIC) is a tailor-made material that is used as a filling material in
dentistry. GIC is cured by an acid-base reaction consisting of a glass filler and ionic …