Comparative laboratory investigation of dual-cured vs. conventional glass ionomer cements for band cementation

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Abstract

This laboratory study compared the mean tensile bond strength, mode of band failure, and survival time of orthodontic bands cemented with dual-cured cement or conventional glass ionomer cement. Survival time was assessed following application of mechanical stress in a ball mill. Mean tensile bond strength was significantly higher for bands cemented with the dual-cured cement (p<0.01), and mean survival time was significantly greater. Bands cemented with glass ionomer failed mainly at the cement/band interface. The results suggest that dual-cured cement is superior to glass ionomer for band cementation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)345-350
Number of pages6
JournalAngle Orthodontist
Volume68
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Aug 1998

Keywords

  • Ball mill
  • Dual cured cement
  • Glass ionomer cement
  • Orthodontic bands

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