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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025

Evaluation of the Physical Properties of Different Modifications of Glass Ionomer Dental Restorative Materials in Primary Dentition: A Comparative

Vivek Mehta, Nikhil Srivastava, Saif Ali Chaudhry, Vivek Rana

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Vivek MehtaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
Nikhil SrivastavaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Saif Ali ChaudhryDepartment of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
Vivek RanaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the physical properties of different modifications of glass ionomer cement, namely giomer, zirconomer, and type IX glass ionomer cement (GIC) (pediatric), with resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) in the primary dentition in terms of their compressive strength (CS), flexural strength (FS), wear resistance, and microleakage. Materials and methods: A total of 224 extracted human primary molars were selected and allocated into three interventions and one control group ( Results: Type IX GIC (pediatric) exhibited significantly greater CS, FS, and wear resistance in primary teeth as compared to RMGIC, giomer, and zirconomer in primary teeth. However, there was no significant difference in microleakage among the tested restorative materials. Conclusion: Primary teeth restored with type IX GIC (pediatric) exhibited superior physical properties compared to other materials tested. However, further Clinical relevance: Although GIC is the most frequently used dental material for restorative purposes in pediatric dentistry, the long-term success of conventional GIC is questionable due to suboptimal physical properties. The results of the study will help restore primary teeth with improved physical properties and long-term success. How to cite this article: Mehta V, Srivastava N, Chaudhry SA,

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Compressive strengthEx vivoFlexural strengthGlass ionomer cementMicroleakagePrimary dentitionWear resistance

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