Iffat Batool, Raheela Yasmin, Hasnain Abbas.
In vivo comparison of conventional and resin reinforced glass lonomer cement for banding of teeth.
J Sharif Med Dent Coll Jan ;2(01):32-5.

Objective: The present in-vivo study was performed to analyze the clinical efficacy of molar bands cemented with resin modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC Gc Fuji Plus) with that of a conventional glass ionomer cement (GC 1 Gold Label) adhesive. Methodology: Fifty-Nine orthodontic subjects were assigned into 2 groups randomly. Group 1 included 29 patients having all the maxillary and mandibular first permanent molar teeth banded with conventional non-resin glass ionomer cement (GC 1 Gold Label). Group 2 had 30 Orthodontic patients having all the maxillary and mandibular first permanent molar teeth banded with resin modified glass ionomer cement (GC Fuji Plus). This one year randomized clinical trial was conducted at Orthodontics Department, Sharif Medical and Dental College. Results: The rate of band failure at first visit after banding with conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) was 41% and with resin modified glass ionomer cement was 23%. At second visit the rate of band failure with conventional GIC was 24% and with resin modified glass ionomer was 18%. Conclusion: The band failure rate of resin modified glass ionomer cement was significantly lower than conventional GIC in terms of bond strength and band stability. Keywords: Molar Bands. Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement. Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement.

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