Chelation between the polycarboxylate molecules & Ca ions on the surface of the tooth
Adhesion
First restorative material possessing chemical adhesion/bond to tooth structure
GIC
2 important properties of GIC
- fluoride release
Desiccation of of GIC causes (2)
- crazing
Setting time of GIC
24 hrs
Lubricant for GIC to prevent crazing
Cocoa butter
Type I GIC
Luting
Type II GIC
Restorative
Type III GIC
Chemically set
Type IV GIC
Visible light activated
Classification of caries best used with GIC
Class V
Class III
Contraindications of GIC
Class II
Class IV
Technique which combines fluoride release of GIC & esthetics of composite
Sandwich technique
Component of GIC which provides radioopacity
Lanthanum
Components of liquid GIC (3)
Components of powder GIC (3)
Improves bonding characteristics and shortens setting time
Tartaric acid
Applied to cut dentin for 10-15 secs
Surface conditioner
Examples of surface conditioner (2)
- maleic acid
Mixing time of GIC
30-45 secs
Setting time of GIC
4mins
Setting time of GIC in capsule form
10 secs
Ideal consistency of GIC
Milky consistency
Dual cured GIC
RMGIC