DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW GLASS IONOMER COATING MATERIAL
Project no. 22987 · Status: Kapanmış · 2021
Summary
<p>Glass ionomer cement (GIC) is a fluorine-releasing, one-step, chemically hardening dental restorative material. Commercially available forms of GIC include powder-liquid and capsules. Glass ionomer cements are materials that harden when weak polymeric acids react with basic aluminosilicate glass particles in the presence of water. Water is essential in the freezing mechanism of glass-ionomer cement. The first reaction is completed within the first 10 minutes, and the ionic response continues for days, if not months, notably in the first 24 hours. While GIC can withstand moisture in the cavity during administration, it is susceptible to moisture following application. As a result, after the glass-ionomer filling is inserted in the cavity, various agents (resin-based, varnish, vaseline, etc.) are employed to cover it. Resin-based coating materials increase the number of steps, which is a disadvantage for pediatric patients. Petroleum jelly is the preferred coating material for ART in the field, and it is very simple to apply in clinical settings. The goal of this research was to provide a natural substitute for vaseline, a petroleum derivative. This substance is also intended to have a pleasant odor and taste for children. This is regarded to be effective in increasing collaboration during pediatric patient treatment. A number of in vitro tests will be conducted as part of the thesis to evaluate product development and efficacy.</p>