Comparative Evaluation of Remineralisation Potential, Surface Structure and Adhesion Between Glass Ionomer and Calcium Hydroxide in Primary Teeth - An in Vivo Study

The objective of the clinical study is to compare the remineralisation potential of Fuji IX with Dycal at different time intervals. 55 children in the age group of 9–13 years were selected with class I caries lesions in primary molars. Teeth with no obvious clinical signs and symptoms and a minimum dentine thickness of 0.5 to 1mm and no radiographic changes were selected. Teeth were divided into three groups - control and two experimental groups. The mineral content analysis was done with the help of EDAX. The minerals analysed were Sodium, Magnesium, Aluminium, Silica, Phosphorus, Chlorine, Calcium. Teeth in the control group showed lowest mineral content. In the experimental group Fuji IX demonstrated better remineralization potential than Dycal.