GLASS IONOMER CEMENT (GIC) OCCLUSAL RESTORATION

Running head: GLASS IONOMER CEMENT (GIC) OCCLUSAL RESTORATION

Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) Occlusal Restoration

Asyarafna I. Putri, Ludya H. Tarigan, Niken Yulia, Nur Rahmania
Syiah Kuala University

Author Note
Asyarafna I. Putri, Ludya H. Tarigan, Niken Yulia, and Nur Rahmania, Faculty of
Dentistry, Syiah Kuala University.
Correspondence concerning this paper should be addresed to Asyarafna I. Putri,
Ludya H. Tarigan, Niken Yulia, and Nur Rahmania, Faculty of Dentistry, Syiah Kuala
University, Teuku Nyak Arief street, Darussalam Banda Aceh, Aceh, 2311 Indonesia. (0651)
755-3205. Email : fkg@unsyiah.ac.id.

GLASS IONOMER CEMENT (GIC) OCCLUSAL RESTORATION

Abstract
Glass ionomer cements have been used in restorative dentistry since long time ago. This
material has benefits, there are fluoride release, chemical adhesion to tooth, and the color
which have the similarities with tooth color. Glass ionomer cements usually can be used in
caries tooth in many areas, one of them is occlusal caries. This paper reviews the use of glass
ionomer cements in restorative dentistry, especially in occlusal caries. The paper provides the
best technique to use glass ionomer cements in clinical experience.
Keywords: GLASS IONOMER CEMENT, RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY