Remineralization of Early Caries Lesions With Glass Ionomer Cements

Abstract

Abstract:In this paper we have compared clinical results after remineralization procedures with glass ionomer cements (GIC) and classical treatment with professional topical fluoride application. In young children aged 12 to 30 months 45 white spot lesions were covered with GIC and glass ionomer bond (Fuji II LC, Fiji Bond LC GC Japan), while 35 were treated topically with fluoride twice a week, as a control group. Both groups were included in the same program of oral health education, with the same measures for cleaning the teeth recommended.After two months of monitoring, the results indicate complete absence of cavities in experimental, and 17 (48%) in control group. These cavities had to be further restored with GIC.This research indicates a higher rate of safeness when early caries lesions are protected with GIC.

The Role of Protective Varnishes in the Treatment of Initial Caries

“…The priority is to preserve a tooth structure primarily due to prevention, then, to stop further progression of the disease by minimal preparation and removal of the least possible amount of healthy tooth structure. By timely diagnosis of carious process at the level of "white spot" or "initial caries" lesion, it is possible to take proper prophylactic and therapeutic measures and lead to remineralization, to stop the further progression, thus avoiding the need for conventional restorative treatment [3]. Prevention and early treatment of carious lesions is extremely important, especially in early children's age, considering that children with advanced forms of the disease can experience great pain, eating and sleeping disorders, which can affect the overall health and development [4].…”

Comparing the Retention of Cast Posts Cemented with Three Different Kinds of Cement

“…On the other hand, the cements with a base of Glass-ionomer have adhesive material since they create a chemical connecti on with the surface of the tooth ti ssue and the surfaces of high-noble alloys and base metal alloys. Adhesion of Glass-ionomer for tooth ti ssue has similar bond strength as adhesion of composite for denti n, with the aid of the third generati on of denti n adhesives 23 . The retenti on value of Zinc Phosphate cement in our research corresponds to the results obtained by other investi gators in their in vitro researches 19,[24][25][26] .…”

“…The stronger connecti on is formed with base metal alloys and aft er sand blasti ng, is enhanced with the help of Smelter-grade parti cles, 50 μm in size. Remaining evenly distributed layer cement is oft en noti ced on the uncemented crown 23 . It should be kept in mind that aft er cementati on, the authors kept their sample in damp surroundings for 24 hours while our samples were kept in a physiological soluti on for 7 days.…”

Effect of Chicken Egg Shell Powder and Gallic Acid as Remineralising Agent on Early Enamel Carious LesionAn In Vitro Study

“…Lowered pH dissolves the surface layers of calcium and phosphorous. 2 Early diagnostic of a white spot lesion is extremely important because if the treatment is initiated on time, remineralization is encouraged and the cracking of the surface layer and the development of cavities are avoided. 3 At physiological conditions, the oral fluids (saliva,biofilm fluid) have calcium (Ca) and phosphate (Pi) in supersaturated concentrations with respect to the mineral composition of enamel and as a result, these ions are continually deposited on the enamel surface or are re-deposited in enamel areas where they were lost.…”