Bioengineering

Studies from S.K. Sidhu et al provide new data on bioengineering

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, March 14th, 2010

"This paper collates some of the existing data on the clinical evaluations of resin-modified glass-ionomer cements (RMGICs) since their introduction two decades ago. The relevant literature was considered and data reviewed under the headings of retention, marginal characteristics, material deterioration, secondary caries, color stability, as well as pulpal and biological effects," investigators in London, the United Kingdom report.

"The retention for RMGICs is generally good, with an annual failure rate over 13 years reported as being under 3%. However, more data is required on their performance in carious situations. Regarding marginal characteristics, they exhibit...

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