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16545900

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-8-21
pubmed:abstractText
Glass-ionomer cements (GIC) have been extensively used in dentistry for over 30 years. Due to their excellent biocompatibility in dental applications GIC have been formulated for medical applications. The past decade has seen some impressive advances in the development of medical GICs, however these advances have been matched by serious critical problems. This review examines the properties of GICs, which can influence their behaviour in a biological environment. The progress made and the problems encountered in the development of these bone cements will also be addressed. The review will conclude with the research currently being employed to optimise the biocompatibility of these important biomaterials. There is little doubt that GICs compare favourably with alternative bone cements for specific applications, based on in vitro and in vivo studies. There is however, a degree of risk inherent in the use of any medical device or biomaterial. GICs must therefore be used carefully and in accordance with the instructions that are based on a significant body of research data.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
D
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Sep
pubmed:issn
0300-5712
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
34
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
598-601
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Biocompatibility of glass-ionomer bone cements.
pubmed:affiliation
Centre for Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Claremont Crescent, Sheffield S10 2TA, UK. p.v.hatton@sheffield.ac.uk
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't