Synthesis and Characterization of Glass Ionomer Cement for Dental Fillings

Abstract

The title of the project is “Development of Glass Ionomer Cement as Dental Filling material and its characterization”. The aim of the project is local development of Glass Ionomer Cement since they are not manufactured in Pakistan. Glass ionomer cement has two components: Powder Glass and Liquid Acid. Fusion method was used for the production of Hydroxyapatite incorporated Glass using Alumina, Silica, Calcium Fluoride, Calcium Carbonate and Hydroxyapatite. The glass component of Glass ionomer cement was then characterized using XRD, UTM and LIBS. It was reacted in powder form with commercially available acid to produce Glass Ionomer Cement. This product was synthesized for the application of dental filling. The GIC formed by this method provided the required mechanical properties with added benefits of rapid synthesis and low cost processing.