Uses of Glass ionomer cements in dentistry

Abstract

Background: To study and evaluate the glass ionomer cement used in dentistry. Materials & methods: A total of 30 teeth were enrolled. They were divided into different groups. Extracted teeth were included in the present study. Each experimental group consisted of 10 embedded teeth. The data was collected and evaluated. The result was analysed using SPSS software. Results: They were divided into groups. Mean shear bond strength was noted. The shear bond strength for glass ionomer cement in capping material was 6.01. Conclusion: Glass ionomer cements provide sufficiently high shear bond strengths as capping agent and in restoration