Long-term flexural strength of glass ionomer cements.

Pearson, G J; Atkinson, A S · Biomaterials · 1991

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

The flexural strength of five glass ionomers was measured at intervals ranging from 1 h to 3 months after mixing. The pattern of change in flexural strength is material-specific with two water-activated materials having significantly higher long-term flexural strengths than the others. This may be attributable to the different polyacrylic acids used or to changes in the glass formation in the different materials.

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