Efficacy of resin modified glass ionomer cement in primary teeth restoration

Abstract

Relevance. There are many modern filling materials for restorations in Pediatric Dentistry. These materials should be biocompatible and nontoxic, easy for usage. Aim. The assessment of clinical efficacy of glass ionomer cement lonolux for restoration of primary teeth. Materials and methods. Clinical usage of the material was carried out during the restoration of dental caries of enamel and dentin in 41 primary teeth in 15 children of mean age 5.3 ± 0.4 years old. Assessment of the quality of fillings was carried out after 1, 6 and 12 months according to the Ryge criteria. Results. The condition of the fillings was assessed depending on the localization of the cavity: Group I - 7 fillings localized on the chewing surface; 2 group - 7 fillings on the medial or distal surfaces; Group 3-22 fillings on the distal-occlusal and medial-occlusal surfaces; Group 4-5 fillings on the vestibular surface of the tooth. After I and 6 months the vitality of the teeth, anatomical shape, structure and color, as well as the color and marginal fit of the fillings were preserved in 100% of cases. After 12 months 95% of the fillings were preserved and clinically satisfied (Al grade). Conclusions. Light-cured GIC «lonolux» can be recommended for the restoration of dental caries in primary teeth. The best results were obtained on the occlusal and vestibular surfaces of the teeth.