In vitro analysis of techniques that alter the surface hardness of a glass ionomer restorative material

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2019

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Glass ionomer cement as restorative materials are advantageous in pediatric restorative dentistry. The main advantages of GIC include fluoride release up to 50 μg/cm and a chemical adhesion to the tooth structure

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Glass ionomer cement, Laboratory research, LED dental curing light, Surface microhardness, Ultrasonic scaler.

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Mulder, R., Noordien, N., Rossouw, S., & van Zyl, L. (2019). In Vitro Analysis of Techniques that Alter the Surface Hardness of a Glass Ionomer Restorative Material. The journal of contemporary dental practice, 20(12), 1362–1366.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10566/8122

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Research Articles (Orthodontics)