Abstract
ABSTRACTObjective: To do a comparative study of microleakage of glass ionomer cement (GIC) and chitosan modified glass ionomer cement and evaluate which exhibited lesser microleakage.Materials and methods: Sixty freshly extracted sound primary molar teeth were obtained. Two groups of samples were created for the study which comprised of group I (glass ionomer cement—GIC) and group II (Chitosan modified glass ionomer cement). Class V cavities were prepared on the buccal surfaces. All the tooth surfaces except the restoration and a 1 mm zone adjacent to its margins were covered with two coats of varnish. The specimens were then immersed in 2% basic fuschin dye solution for 24 hours. The teeth were sectioned into two halves buccolingually in an occlusoapical direction. Sections were viewed under stereomicroscope and the degree of microleakage was evaluated using specific scoring criteria. For comparative evaluation of microleakage scores between glass ionomer cement and chitosan modified cement, a nonparametric Mann-Whitney statistical analysis was done.Results: Statistical analysis showed no significant differences between groups I and II with the p-value at >0.05.Conclusion: Chitosan modified GIC holds great promise for general dentistry as a future restorative material with microleakage properties similar to or better than GIC.How to cite this article: Abraham D, Thomas AM, Chopra S, Koshy S. A Comparative Evaluation of Microleakage of Glass Ionomer Cement and Chitosan-modified Glass Ionomer Cement: An in vitro Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2014;7(1):6-10.
Highlights
Dental caries is an age old disease which has been the bane of affliction in the oral cavity
The interest in the clinical use of glass ionomer cements (GIC) arose mainly from their particular advantage of requirement of a short time to fill the cavity which is a desirable property while treating young children.[2]
Based on the scores that were tabulated, the p-value was >0.05, indicative that there was no significant difference between microleakage of glass ionomer cement and chitosan modified glass ionomer cement
Summary
Dental caries is an age old disease which has been the bane of affliction in the oral cavity. Due to lack of oral health awareness and frequent ingestion of refined carbohydrates, caries is most commonly seen affecting pediatric patients. Restoring the carious lesion at an early stage is an ideal treatment option in order to preserve the primary teeth until its normal anticipated exfoliation. This helps to assist in the maintenance of a healthy oral environment and arch length as well as to preserve the function of mastication and speech.[1]. The interest in the clinical use of glass ionomer cements (GIC) arose mainly from their particular advantage of requirement of a short time to fill the cavity which is a desirable property while treating young children.[2]
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