Comparative evaluation of remineralization, fluoride release and physical properties of conventional GIC following incorporation of 1% and 2% zinc acetate: An in vitro study

Comparative evaluation of shear bond strength to dentin with three different aesthetic chemically bonded restorative materials – an In-vitro study

“…9,10 According to a study conducted on children with special health care needs in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, the majority of the decayed teeth were left untreated and 49.0% had progressed to involve the pulp. 11 Contrary to these findings, a study conducted in Johannesburg, South Africa (SA) reported that children with special health care needs had lower caries prevalence compared with the general population, However, they also had higher unmet treatment needs regardless of their type of disability. 12 Many oral health conditions are preventable and reversible in their early stages.…”

“…10 GIC material bonds directly to teeth by chemical adhesion and also has a remineralising capacity because of fluoride content. 11 Since GIC has some disadvantages including lack of hardness and fracture resistance, low abrasion resistance and moisture sensitivity, many new aesthetic restorative materials were introduced with improved mechanical properties. 12 Recently, a novel material called zirconia-reinforced glass ionomer cement was introduced which is also called "white amalgam" or "Zirconomer" and contains zirconium oxide, glass powder, tartaric acid (1-10%), polyacrylic acid (20-50%) and deionised water as its liquid.…”