Improved adhesion of a glass ionomer cement to dentin and enamel

A study has been made on improving the adhesion of a glass ionomer cement by the chemical treatment of dentin and enamel surfaces. The most effective surface conditioners were high molecular weight substances containing a multiplicity of functional groups capable of hydrogen bonding. Low molecular w...

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Published in:	Journal of dental research Vol. 61; no. 12; p. 1416
Main Authors:	Powis, D R, Follerås, T, Merson, S A, Wilson, A D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-12-1982
Subjects:	Acid Etching, Dental - methods Adhesiveness Dental Bonding Dental Cements Dental Enamel - drug effects Dental Enamel - ultrastructure Dentin - drug effects Dentin - ultrastructure Glass Ionomer Cements Humans Indicators and Reagents - pharmacology Stress, Mechanical
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Summary:	A study has been made on improving the adhesion of a glass ionomer cement by the chemical treatment of dentin and enamel surfaces. The most effective surface conditioners were high molecular weight substances containing a multiplicity of functional groups capable of hydrogen bonding. Low molecular weight chelating agents which dissolve calciferous material and dramatically alter the surfaces of enamel and dentin are less effective.
ISSN:	0022-0345
DOI:	10.1177/00220345820610120801