Comparative Evaluation of Compressive Strength and Diametral Tensile Strength of Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement and a Glass Hybrid Glass Ionomer Cement.

AIM

The aim of this study is to compare and evaluate compressive strength (CS) and diametral tensile strength (DTS) of a conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) and a glass hybrid GIC.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Five samples each were prepared of GC Fuji IX and EQUIA Forte cements for CS testing and five samples of each material for tensile strength testing. Specimens were subjected to a universal testing machine. Comparison of CS and DTS among two study groups was made using an independent -test for each. Level of significance was set at ≤ 0.05.

RESULTS

Both test values were on the higher side for EQUIA Forte cement as compared to conventional GIC ( ≥ 0.05). However, the differences in values were not statistically significant.

CONCLUSION

EQUIA Forte can serve as an alternative to conventional GIC in stress-bearing primary teeth areas. Considering several factors like cost-effectiveness, surface to be restored, moisture contamination, and time considerations, the material of choice can be tailored to one's needs.

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

EQUIA Forte can serve as a viable alternative to conventional GIC because of its improved qualities.

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE

Kunte S, Shah SB, Patil S, Comparative Evaluation of Compressive Strength and Diametral Tensile Strength of Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement and a Glass Hybrid Glass Ionomer Cement. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(4):398-401.