Microhardness of glass carbomer and high-viscous glass Ionomer cement in different thickness and thermo-light curing durations after thermocycling aging

BULDUR M., KARAARSLAN E. Ş.

BMC ORAL HEALTH, vol.19, no.1, 2019 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/s12903-019-0973-4
  • Journal Name: BMC ORAL HEALTH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded, Scopus
  • Keywords: Glass carbomer cement, Equia forte, Microhardness, Thermocycling, SEM, RESTORATIVE MATERIALS, MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES, SURFACE TREATMENTS, FLUORIDE RELEASE, HEAT, STRENGTH, HARDNESS

Abstract

Background: The objective of our study was to compare the upper and lower surface microhardness and surface changes of Glass Carbomer Cement (GCP) and EQUIA Forte (EF) in different thickness after thermo-light curing durations and aging.