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Modern Research in Dentistry

Glass Ionomer Cement Incorporated Nano- Hydroxyapatite-Silica: The Road towards Improvement

  • Open or Close Norhayati Luddin*

    Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

    *Corresponding author: Norhayati Luddin, Associate Professor and Consultant Prosthodontist, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

Submission: February 21, 2018; Published: February 27, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/MRD.2018.01.000524

ISSN:2637-7764
Volume1 Issue5

Abstract

Up till today, no dental material seems to have ideal properties for any dental application. For that, researchers and manufacturers seem to never lose hope in developing the technique, modification and/or formulations that aims to improve the properties of these materials to its possible best. Among the most widely used materials in restorative dentistry is Glass Ionomer Cements (GICs). Their use has been popular due to their unique properties that adhere directly to the tooth structure and base metals [1], exhibit longterm fluoride release [2] and possess good biocompatibility [3].

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