5 Questions
What is the composition of the powder component of glass ionomer?
Calcium fluro alumino silicate glass, silica, alumina, aluminum fluoride, calcium fluoride, sodium fluoride, aluminum phosphate
Who introduced the tooth colored material, glass ionomer?
Wilson & Kent
What is the setting reaction of glass ionomer based on?
Acid base reaction
What is the function of tartaric acid in glass ionomer?
Improves handling characteristic & increase working time
What is the role of fluoride in the powder component of glass ionomer?
Release fluoride for relatively long period
Learn about the definition, composition, setting reaction, classification, advantages, disadvantages, adhesion, and uses of glass ionomer dental material. This lecture outline covers the introduction of glass ionomer as a tooth-colored material and its development by Wilson & Kent in 1972.
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