Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamilnadu
*Corresponding Author E-mail: subhadharsini7@gmail.com
Online published on 12 January, 2017.
To do review regarding Glass ionomer dental cement.
To understand the important of Glass ionomer dental cement in modern clinical dentistry.
Glass ionomer cement is a kind of dental cement made of a silicate glass powder combined with a water-soluble polymer, these cements are also called "giomers." The cement is popular because it adheres to enamel and dentin and has the same natural colour as teeth. In addition, glass ionomer cement releases fluoride ions, which are beneficial to the teeth.
This article reviews the development and history of glass ionomer dental cement and ongoing dentistry.
Glass ionomer cements, setting reactions, advancements
