Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 96, Issue 5, 785-791
Copyright © 1978 by American Dental Association
An in vitro study of certain properties of a glass ionomer cement
A Maldonado,
ML Swartz,
and
RW Phillips
A glass ionomer cement was tested for its release of fluoride, effect on solubility of enamel, bond to enamel, and ability to seal the cavity. It was comparable to silicate cement in its release of fluoride and its effect on solubility of enamel. The strength of the bond of the cement to tooth structure was similar to polycarboxylate cement, and it appeared to be quite effective in sealing cavities.