Shumaila Iqbal Moosa

Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cements Shumaila Iqbal Moosa

Aesthetic restorative materials are commonly in use today. Glass Ionomer Cements are family of fluoride releasing materials which offers modifications in the form of Giomers, Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cements and Compomers. This modified material has the advantage of improved mechanical properties, inherent adhesion to tooth structure and release of fluoride. They have multiple utilities in dentistry ranging from pits and fissure sealant to liners and bases to restorative and core build up material. The book will act as a guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students about RMGICs available to dentistry and about their interaction with sources of fluoride. It also covers the impact on hardness of material as a result of exposure to sources of fluoride over the period of time.