Current aspects and prospects of glass ionomer cements for clinical dentistry

• Main Authors: Eun Young Park, Sohee Kang
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Yeungnam University College of Medicine 2020-07-01
• Series: Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
• Subjects: bioactive glass; compomers; glass ionomer cements; hydroxyapatites; resin-modified glass ionomer
• Online Access: http://www.e-yujm.org/upload/pdf/yujm-2020-00374.pdf

Glass ionomer cement (GIC) is a tailor-made material that is used as a filling material in dentistry. GIC is cured by an acid-base reaction consisting of a glass filler and ionic polymers. When the glass filler and ionic polymers are mixed, ionic bonds of the material itself are formed. In addition, the extra polymer anion reacts with calcium in enamel or dentin to increase adhesion to the tooth tissue. GICs are widely used as adhesives for artificial crowns or orthodontic brackets, and are also used as tooth repair material, cavity liner, and filling materials. In this review, the current status of GIC research and development and its prospects for the future have been discussed in detail.