Strength characteristics and marginal sealing ability of chlorhexidine-modified glass ionomer cement: An in vitro study

Pooja Ahluwalia, S.K. Chopra

Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry · 2012 · 20 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

The present study suggests that strength characteristics and marginal sealing capability of chlorhexidine-modified glass ionomer cement were similar to those of glass ionomer cement (Fuji IX). So, chlorhexidine-modified glass ionomer can be considered as a substitute for glass ionomer cements, especially in pediatric dentistry.