Clinical Oral Investigations,

Effect of cavity lining on the restoration of root surface carious lesions: a split-mouth, 5-year randomized controlled clinical trial

Abstract Objective To compare the clinical performance of cavities with no lining and lining with resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGIC) for the treatment of root surface carious lesions. Materials and methods The study included 39 patients (mean age, 39.6 years) who visited the university hospital for the treatment of at least 2 root surface carious lesions....

Clinical Oral Investigations

Thu Jul 04, 2019 03:00

Effect of a novel glass ionomer cement containing fluoro-zinc-silicate fillers on biofilm formation and dentin ion incorporation

Abstract Objectives This study is aimed at evaluating the effect of a new glass ionomer cement (GIC) containing fluoro-zinc-silicate fillers on biofilm formation and ion incorporation. Materials and methods Streptococcus mutans biofilms were developed on two GIC materials: Caredyne Restore (CD) and Fuji VII (FJ); and hydroxyapatite (HA) for 24 h at 37 °C...

Clinical Oral Investigations

Thu Jul 04, 2019 03:00