Introduction: Resin modified glass-ionomer cement (RMGI) is prepared by  manual mixing of powder and liquid. Different mixing ratios influence on the RMGI properties. The aim was to compare the effect of different mixing ratios on the microleakage of RMGI. Materials &Methods: In this in vitro study, 60 Class V cavities (3×2×1.5 mm) with the gingival margin of 1 mm apical to ...

immediate restoration after vital pulp therapy is essential in order to create and maintain effective coronal seal.the aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of recently used pulp capping materials: white mineral trioxide aggregate (mta), and calcium enriched mixture cement (cem) to composite resin with the use of etch-and-rinse and self-etch adhesive systems and compare them...

This report documents treatment and repair of three carious teeth that were restored with a new dental repair material that features the characteristics of both resin-modified glass-ionomer restorative cement (RMGI) and resin-based composite (RBC). The restorative products presented are reported by the manufacturer to be the first bioactive dental materials with an ionic resin matrix, a shock-a...

Aim: This study was fulfilled to evaluate the flexural strength, micro-hardness, and release of two fluoride ions bioactive restorative materials (Cention N Activa Bioactive), a resin modified glass ionomer (Fuji II LC), composite (Filtek z250). Methods: Forty samples from four (Activa Bioactive, Fuji LC, Cention N, Filtek Z250) were provided according current standards ISO 4049/2000 guide line...

the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of er:yag laser on the shear bond strength of resin modified glass ionomer (rmgi) to enamel.twenty extracted caries-free human premolars were selected. the teeth were embedded in acrylic resin. the buccal surfaces of each sample were ground to plane enamel with carbonated disc. the teeth were randomly divided in two groups. in the first group...

Introduction: Composite resins undergo microleakage due to polymerization shrinkage particularly when located in enamel free margins. The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the  microleakage of two nanohybrid  flowable composites and resin modified glass ionomer in class V restorations of primary mandibular second  molars.  Materials and Methods: This in vitro, experimental study ...

With the addition of fixed appliances, the risk of demineralization can only be compounded, as the presence of brackets, archwires, ligatures, and other orthodontic devices make maintaining proper oral hygiene even more difficult, leading to plaque accumulation and ultimately demineralization around brackets in as little as 4 weeks time. The prevalence of new enamel lesions among orthodontic pa...